Accounting & Administrative Coordinator

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Tempe, AZ, USA
In-Office
Junior
Aerospace
The Role
Provide administrative and accounting support including customer service, invoicing, reconciling work packages, data entry, document management, office management, onboarding assistance, event coordination, and general clerical tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Company Profile:

Based in Tempe, AZ, Harter is a global aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) organization, licensed and certified by FAA, EASA, and CAAC, that performs inspection, testing, repair, and overhaul services on a variety of aircraft components. Harter Aerospace is comprised of strong technical and engineering support teams. The hallmarks of the Arizona based company are reflected in our associates' focus, tenacity, and attention to detail with a strong commitment to customer service. Our facilities are equipped with a full range of state-of-the-art testing systems that are 100 percent compatible with OEM testing equipment. Every component inspected, repaired or overhauled, fulfills our customers' stringent requirements. Harter Aerospace is a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation - a highly reputable organization within the aerospace industry that encompasses multiple business units and operations, servicing nearly every essential system, sub-system, component, and spare part operating in the aviation industry today.

HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices. HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities.

Preferred QualificationsPosition Summary

Harter Aerospace is seeking a highly organized, customer-focused Accounting & Administrative Assistant to support our accounting and management teams. This role serves as a key point of contact for customers, vendors, and employees while ensuring smooth day-to-day office operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where exceptional service and accuracy are essential.

Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Service & Administrative Support
  • Answer incoming calls and emails in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
  • Welcome customers, vendors, and visitors while creating a positive and professional experience.
  • Support the management team with administrative tasks, scheduling, and special projects.
  • Assist with employee onboarding activities and new hire documentation.
  • Coordinate company meetings, events, and employee engagement activities.
  • Maintain conference rooms, kitchen areas, and common spaces to ensure a professional workplace environment.
Accounting & Operational Support
  • Reconcile work packages and prepare shipping documents, invoices, and supporting records.
  • Scan, organize, and maintain customer invoices, work packages, and related documentation.
  • Assist with data entry, reporting, recordkeeping, and document management.
  • Support accounting processes by maintaining accurate files and records.
Office Management
  • Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including overnight shipments and courier services.
  • Monitor and maintain office supply inventory and place orders as needed.
  • Coordinate copier and office equipment maintenance and ensure supplies are stocked.
  • Maintain company phone directories and contact lists.
  • Track, reconcile, and reorder promotional materials and branded merchandise.
  • Run occasional business-related errands as required.
  • Perform additional administrative duties and special projects as assigned.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of administrative, office support, customer service, or accounting support experience preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
  • Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably Quantum ERP.
  • Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, repair station, or industrial environments.
  • Familiarity with invoicing, shipping documentation, and document control processes.
Competencies
  • Customer Focus
  • Communication
  • Accountability
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Organization and Planning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Professionalism
Physical & Work Requirements
  • Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods.
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Occasional overtime may be required based on business needs and production schedules.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Why Join Harter Aerospace?

At Harter Aerospace, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, quality, and reliability to our customers. We value teamwork, continuous improvement, and professional growth, offering employees the opportunity to make meaningful contributions in a dynamic aerospace environment.

 

Harter Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
  • 2+ years administrative, office support, customer service, or accounting support experience
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
  • Professional demeanor with strong customer service skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
  • Ability to remain seated and work at a computer for extended periods
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
  • Occasional overtime may be required
  • Experience with ERP systems (preferably Quantum ERP)
  • Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, repair station, or industrial environments
  • Familiarity with invoicing, shipping documentation, and document control processes
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Hollywood, FL
709 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

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.

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