Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are looking for a diligent Senior Accountant to join our JPE Holdings LLC aerospace portfolio of companies, working within a fast-paced, private equity owned environment. The Senior Accountant is responsible for all areas related to financial operations and closing functions. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the general accounting team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position performs a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The position requires excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. A working knowledge of office processes and related computer software and electronic communication tools is essential, as is the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.

Essential Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the finance and accounting reporting structure
• Corporate due diligence for target companies and integration of new acquisitions 
• Ensure an accurate and timely month-end close for multiple related entities
• Work with the transactional accounting staff to efficiently manage receivable and payable transactions
• Assists with invoicing, accounts receivable and accounts payable processes as needed
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
• File excise, sales, B&O and use tax returns
• Assists with ERP system management and reoccurring procedures
• Work with the leadership to ensure clean and timely audit and tax reporting
• Support budget and forecasting activities
• Collaborate with the other departments to support overall department goals and objectives
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Support team with M&A due diligence, special projects, reporting and workflow process improvements.
• Work closely with operations team to manage and report on inventory levels, identifying areas of risk
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The team member is expected to work in other areas of the accounting department when needed to assist operations and perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

Experience and Skills

• Distribution and/or manufacturing background preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and Power BI
• Experience working with ERP systems, Quantum Control preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a standard office environment; Noise level is moderate in the work area.
• Ability to communicate well orally with customers, management and co-workers is crucial. Regular use of phone and email communication is essential. Hearing and vision correctable within normal ranges is essential for conversations, receiving information and preparing and inspecting documents.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods up to 50% of the time for computer or equipment use in and around office.
• Occasional lifting up to 15lbs at times.
• Ability to move about the office accessing files, storage, office equipment, meetings as required.
• Must have good manual and finger dexterity for computer work.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with a CPA preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Salaried position commensurate with experience level and skill level and/or certifications. $80k-$100K DOE
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options; 401k with 100% match on first 4%; full-time workers get paid holidays, vacation & sick/personal leave accrued on hire date.

“This role requires access to export-controlled information, subject to the ITAR and EAR, for which the company will not pursue an export license/license exception.  Must be a US person (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals) to be eligible for this role.”