Senior Accountant

For 68 years, HEICO Corporation, a NYSE traded company, has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services.  HEICO’s high-energy culture focuses our Team Members on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world’s airlines, the defense industry, satellite manufacturers and other electronics companies.  Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to grow professionally and develop in an entrepreneurially-spirited setting.

HEICO is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for its Flight Support Group based in Hollywood, Florida.  This position reports to the Group Controller of the FSG.

In this position, the FSG Senior Accountant will:

• Assist with the FSG Corporate entity closing, including preparing and posting month-end journal entries, reconciliation of intercompany accounts and review of subsidiary bank account.
• Support the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for entities within the FSG
• Prepare necessary top-sided journal entries for eliminations or adjustments of foreign GAAP to U.S. GAAP
• Review and process legal invoices.

• Drive process and reporting improvements and standardization efforts while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Provide financial and operational support to the HEICO subsidiaries
• Observe the year-end physical inventory counts at the HEICO subsidiaries
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare supporting schedules for internal and external (SEC) reporting and for use in the preparation of the tax provision and tax return
• Assist with periodic finance and operational reviews of HEICO subsidiaries, including review of accounting processes and procedures
• Perform/assist with other duties and special ad-hoc projects
• <5% Travel Required

Requirements/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of two to four years of progressive experience in financial accounting (public and/or industry)
• Strong general ledger experience a plus
• Knowledge in areas such as intercompany transactions, financial consolidation of multiple subsidiaries, and foreign exchange accounting a plus
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with subsidiary controllers and employees of all levels, including senior management
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; able to manipulate high volumes of data
• Highly responsive to customer requirements, with a high attention for detail and accuracy
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be flexible and able to multi-task in a time-sensitive environment

This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, wants to learn about an exciting business and be part of a successful company with potential career opportunities.