Senior Accountant

WHO WE ARE

At Wing Inflatables we have dedicated ourselves over the past 30 years to giving rescue workers, the coast guard, Navy SEALs, river rafting guides, and kayakers, the confidence to stay safe while performing with lightweight speed and agility on the water.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS JOB?
As a Senior Accountant at Wing Group, you will be a key member of our growing Finance team, responsible for maintaining the integrity of our financial records, play a critical role in reporting and be a business partner to our two locations in Arcata. This role is 100% in office split between our two locations in Arcata.  You will own the full-cycle general ledger function, support month-end and year-end close processes, and partner cross-functionally with teams across the business to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to help build best-in-class accounting infrastructure at one of the most exciting companies.

RESPONSIBILITY

• General Accounting and Close

• Own and prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for assigned accounts and business units. 

• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, reclasses, amortization entries, and other recurring accounting entries. 

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items in a timely manner. 

• Maintain supporting schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, intercompany activity, revenue, expenses, and other assigned accounts. 

• Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards. 

• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages. 

Two-Business-Unit Support

• Serve as an accounting partner for two business units, ensuring consistent accounting treatment, reporting practices, and close timelines. 

• Track and reconcile activity that affects both business units, including shared expenses, allocations, intercompany transactions, cross-charges, or transfer pricing support as applicable. 

• Work with business unit leaders to understand operational activity, explain financial results, and resolve accounting questions. 

• Identify process differences between business units and recommend standardized, scalable accounting procedures. 

• Support budget-to-actual and period-over-period variance analysis for each business unit. 

Controls, Compliance, and Audit Support

• Maintain accurate documentation for accounting entries, reconciliations, and key assumptions. 

• Support internal controls by following established review, approval, and segregation-of-duties procedures. 

• Assist with external audits, tax requests, compliance reviews, and internal reporting requests. 

• Help identify control gaps, process inefficiencies, or reporting risks and recommend improvements. 

• Support compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. 

Systems and Process Improvement

• Use accounting systems, ERP platforms, spreadsheets, and reporting tools to support accurate financial operations. 

• Assist with automation, reporting enhancements, and close process improvements. 

• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready accounting records. 

• Partner with Finance, Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Procurement, and business unit teams to resolve issues and improve workflows.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with general ledger and month-end close

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Minimum 4 years in progressive rolls in accounting with balance sheet and profit and loss statement responsibilities.

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements

• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar) and advanced Excel skills

• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with inventory

• Familiarity with multi-entity and multi-currency accounting environments

• Experience supporting external audits and liaising with auditors

• Working knowledge of accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and allocation

• Exposure to intercompany accounting and consolidations