Seal Dynamics (A HEICO Company) founded in 1976, with its corporate headquarters based in Hauppauge, NY is a world leader in technical sales and the distribution of aerospace components is seeking a skilled and motivated Accountant to join our expanding finance team.
This role goes far beyond executing routine accounting activities. The Accountant will ensure accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and HEICO Group policies while upholding sound internal controls in compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX).
In addition, this individual will lead and participate in operational‑efficiency initiatives, driving improvements across accounting processes, system functionality, workflow automation, and overall business operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and eager to influence both departmental and companywide performance.
* This role is on-site at our Hauppauge, NY office
In this position, the Accountant will perform the functions included but not limited to below.
- Prepare and post monthly recurring journal entries, including depreciation, amortization, rebate accruals, bonus and payroll accruals, PTO accruals, SG&A accruals, lease accounting, and additional adjustments.
- Reconcile critical balance sheet accounts such as AR, AP, cash, inventory, prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals
- Provide guidance and oversight to the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams
- Support the Controller with month‑end close, variance analysis, and financial reporting to HEICO Corporate
- Assist with internal audits and external financial audits
- Ensure a strong internal control environment and compliance with SOX requirements
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Customer Service, Sales, Product Management, Quality, Warehouse Operations, HR, etc.) to resolve issues and align financial data with operational activities
- Lead or support projects focused on process improvements, automation, ERP optimization, and operational efficiency
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen financial controls
Duties & Responsibilities -
- Understanding and grasp of all departmental functions, with the ability to perform related tasks as needed, such as Accounts Payable and Account Receivable duties
- Document workflows and business process, both within the accounting function and across related operational areas to clearly support clarity, consistency, and process improvement
- Prepare schedules to support Financial Reporting requirements as needed.
Knowledge & Skills (required) -
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial accounting software packages with Infor CloudSuite/Syteline being preferred but not mandatory.
- Proactive, self-starter work style with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive improvements
- Highly responsive to internal and external customer requirements, with a high attention for detail
- Must work well with others and be flexible in handling multiple tasks
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to effectively interact with employees of all levels
Experience & Education -
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or Masters in Business/Accounting is preferred.
- Five years of progressive experience in financial accounting (public or industry).
Skills Required
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with financial accounting software packages
- Experience with Infor CloudSuite/Syteline
- Five years of progressive experience in financial accounting
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or Master's in Business/Accounting
- Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX/internal control compliance
- Experience preparing and posting recurring journal entries (depreciation, amortization, accruals, lease accounting)
- Experience reconciling AR, AP, cash, inventory, prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals
- Experience supporting internal and external financial audits
- Ability to lead or support process improvement, automation, and ERP optimization projects
- Strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, ability to work independently
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
HEICO Insights
What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
