For 68 years, HEICO Corporation, a NYSE traded company, has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO’s high-energy culture focuses our Team Members on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world’s airlines, the defense industry, satellite manufacturers and other electronics companies. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to grow professionally and develop in an entrepreneurially-spirited setting.
HEICO is currently seeking a Senior Accountant for its Flight Support Group based in Hollywood, Florida. This position reports to the Group Controller of the FSG.
In this position, the FSG Senior Accountant will:
- Assist with the FSG Corporate entity closing, including preparing and posting month-end journal entries, reconciliation of intercompany accounts and review of subsidiary bank account.
- Support the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for entities within the FSG
- Prepare necessary top-sided journal entries for eliminations or adjustments of foreign GAAP to U.S. GAAP
- Review and process legal invoices.
- Drive process and reporting improvements and standardization efforts while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Provide financial and operational support to the HEICO subsidiaries
- Observe the year-end physical inventory counts at the HEICO subsidiaries
- Conduct financial analysis and prepare supporting schedules for internal and external (SEC) reporting and for use in the preparation of the tax provision and tax return
- Assist with periodic finance and operational reviews of HEICO subsidiaries, including review of accounting processes and procedures
- Perform/assist with other duties and special ad-hoc projects
- <5% Travel Required
Requirements/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Minimum of two to four years of progressive experience in financial accounting (public and/or industry)
- Strong general ledger experience a plus
- Knowledge in areas such as intercompany transactions, financial consolidation of multiple subsidiaries, and foreign exchange accounting a plus
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with subsidiary controllers and employees of all levels, including senior management
- Strong analytical and Excel skills; able to manipulate high volumes of data
- Highly responsive to customer requirements, with a high attention for detail and accuracy
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be flexible and able to multi-task in a time-sensitive environment
This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, wants to learn about an exciting business and be part of a successful company with potential career opportunities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Two to four years of progressive financial accounting experience in public accounting or industry
- Strong general ledger experience
- Knowledge of intercompany transactions
- Experience with financial consolidation of multiple subsidiaries
- Knowledge of foreign exchange accounting
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to interact effectively with subsidiary controllers, employees at all levels, and senior management
- Strong analytical and Excel skills, including the ability to manipulate high volumes of data
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility and ability to multitask in a time-sensitive environment
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.
