Accountant

Segers Aero Corporation located in Fairhope, AL is seeking an Accountant to join our team. We offer a competitive benefits package and a 9/80 work schedule that includes every other Friday off. Apply today! 

Purpose of position: The Accountant supports the Finance Department by managing Accounts Payable, maintaining accounting records, preparing financial reports, processing Sales and Use Tax filings, and assisting with month-end close activities. This role is also responsible for inventory costing, account reconciliations, and supporting a variety of accounting functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 Essential Functions: (must be able to perform these functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation). 

• Receive, coordinate approval, enter and reconcile Accounts Payable transactions within the accounting system.
• Enter and reconcile sales transactions and related accounting records.
• Prepares accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Suggest scalable approaches to reducing costs, streamlining processes, and improving margins.

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.

• Assist the Controller with project and order closeouts, inventory costing, and cost-of-sales analysis.
• Research and resolve inventory accounting discrepancies in coordination with cross-functional departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation in accordance with company policies and accepted accounting practices.
• Provide backup support for Accounting Department functions as needed.
• Assist with departmental administrative duties and special projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of all internal information
• Attends all safety and health training, as required, in a timely manner
• Works when scheduled and complies with company attendance policy
• Works overtime as required
• Observes and practices all safety procedures and personal policies (e.g. Safety-glasses, ear plugs, face shields etc.)
• Other duties as required

Skills, knowledge and abilities: (these are required to enable job holder to perform the essential functions of the job).

• Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and GAAP.
• Ability to provide verifications of US citizenship or permanent residency to satisfy ITAR/EAR restrictions 

• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and meeting deadlines. 

• Must be able to work cooperatively with other leaders, co-workers, customers, and others and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills 
• Stress management skills working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations.
• Must be self-directed and action-oriented with the ability to work with minimal or no direct supervision. 
• Demonstrated effective stress management skills with the ability to maintain professionalism while working in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment. 
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and or employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and display professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other leaders, co-workers, customers, and others and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among co-workers and supervisors
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision and to take initiative
• Must be able to use applied knowledge to formulate positive solutions to problem situations
• Must be able to apply common sense
• Must be able to effectively read, write and communicate in English
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using fractions and decimals; compute percentages, ratios, rates and interpret graphs 
• Must be able to comply with OSHA requirements and standards to properly wear all applicable PPE
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs., with assistance occasionally
• Must be able to see within normal range of vision with or without corrective lenses
• Must be able to hear running machinery
• Must be able to use hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while using hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively

• Must have exceptional eye-hand coordination
• Must regularly be able to reach overhead
• Must regularly be able to squat, bend, twist and stand
• Must be able to walk around regularly using steps occasionally

Marginal Functions: (Duties that are likely to be assigned to this person, unless he/she proves unable to perform them after receiving training and/or accommodations that the company judges appropriate)

• Other duties as assigned

Work Conditions:

Generally works in an office environment. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and loud noise. 

Experience and Education Requirements: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older and a minimum of three (3) years of accounting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) experience is required.
• Associate’s Degree in Accounting is required.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced level in Excel skills required 

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. 
• Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Segers Aero Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Our competitive benefits package include:

• Three weeks of vacation 
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(K) plan that includes an employer matching program (up to 4%)
• Medical Plan
• Telemedicine Program
• Identity Theft Prevention Program
• Dental and Vision (company paid benefit for employee coverage) 
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability (company-paid benefit)
• Basic Life/AD&D (company paid benefit / 2x base salary amount) 
• Voluntary - Supplemental Life/AD&D coverage options
• Spouse & Child Life coverage options 
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care options) 
• Employee Assistance Program (company-paid, includes three free counseling sessions) 
• And more!