Senior Accountant

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.  Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected, and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Senior Accountant

Overview

Kearfott Corporation is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. This position plays a critical role in supporting the company's financial operations by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting manufacturing and government contracting activities.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced aerospace environment. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional departments including Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounting and reporting for fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, and periodic physical verification.
• Review and process capital expenditure requests, ensuring proper approvals, accounting treatment, and budget compliance.
• Support revenue recognition and customer billing activities in accordance with ASC 606, including contract reviews, milestone billing, and reconciliation of contract balances.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead assigned responsibilities within the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
• Prepare and analyze inventory reconciliations, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Partner with Operations to investigate inventory variances and improve inventory accuracy.
• Assist with standard cost updates and manufacturing cost analyses.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal control requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives related to accounting processes, financial reporting, and ERP system enhancements.
• Participate in special projects and perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.
• Experience accounting for fixed assets and capital projects.
• Experience with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Costpoint, LN, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting Degree is required; MBA preferred.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience with government contracting and familiarity with FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Experience supporting SOX or other internal control frameworks.
• Knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting tools is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $115,000 - $165,000 annually.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans