Staff Accountant
Company
Sherwood Aviation
Employment Status
Full-Time
Career Level
Experienced Non-Manager
Job Description
Sherwood Aviation is a recognized leader in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, offering component Repair & Overhaul, Sales & OEM Distribution, Engineering & Manufacturing services, and Training& Technical Support to customers world‐wide is looking for an Staff Accountant to join our team.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the daily accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining financial records, and assisting with compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
This position plays an important role in supporting the financial operations of an aviation organization specializing in aircraft components, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller and other departments to ensure accurate financial transactions, inventory accounting, cost tracking, and timely financial reporting.
Preferred QualificationsKey Responsibilities
Requirements
- Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
- Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and accrued expenses.
- Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Assist the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and special projects.
- Assist with accounting activities related to aircraft parts, components, and maintenance operations.
- Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions, including purchases, transfers, adjustments, and cost allocations.
- Support inventory valuation and cost accounting processes.
- Assist with tracking repair costs, labor expenses, and materials associated with aviation maintenance and repair activities.
- Review inventory adjustments and investigate discrepancies between physical inventory and accounting records.
- Participate in periodic inventory audits and physical inventory counts.
- Coordinate with the Stockroom, Purchasing, and Operations departments to ensure accurate inventory reporting.
- Assist with analyzing inventory variances, obsolete inventory, and slow-moving stock.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing requested documentation.
- Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with implementing improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
- Support compliance with applicable financial reporting requirements and contractual obligations.
- Assist with accounting documentation related to aviation industry operations and government contracts, when applicable.
Skills and Education Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
- Three or more years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
- Previous experience in aviation, aerospace, aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, or a regulated industry preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
- Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with aviation maintenance software or ERP systems is preferred.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to travel occasionally for audits, training, or company meetings, if required
Sherwood Aviation offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits:
- Health, Vision & Dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Disability & Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off: Vacation, Sick and Holidays
Interested candidates may apply online or receive assistance in person at 4690 NW 128th Street Opa-Locka, FL 33054. Please contact Human Resources at 786-768-6735 if you require further assistance.
Los candidatos interesados pueden presentar una solicitud en línea o recibir ayuda en persona en 4690 NW 128th Street Opa-Locka, FL 33054. Por favor comunicarse con recursos humanos al 786-768-6735 si necesita más ayuda.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Three or more years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
- Experience with ERP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Certified Public Accountant designation
- Previous experience in aviation, aerospace, aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, or a regulated industry
- Experience with aviation maintenance software or ERP systems
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.
