Senior Accountant

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Hauppauge, NY, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Lead month‑end close activities, prepare and post recurring journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, support financial reporting under US GAAP, ensure SOX compliance, assist with audits, oversee AR/AP teams, and drive process improvements, ERP optimizations, and automation initiatives.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

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 Senior Accountant to join our expanding finance team.

 

This role goes far beyond executing routine accounting activities. The Senior 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 Senior 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
Preferred Qualifications

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

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Five years of progressive financial accounting experience
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience with financial accounting software
  • Experience with Infor CloudSuite / Syteline
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and SOX/internal control compliance
  • Ability to provide guidance/oversight to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams
  • On-site work at Hauppauge, NY office
  • Proactive, self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and high attention to detail
  • CPA or Master's in Business/Accounting
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