Sunshine Avionics LLC, located in Miramar, Florida, is a leading provider of the highest quality MRO and manufacturing services for advanced avionic component repairs, and is also a HEICO Avionics company.
Sunshine Avionics’ significant investments in automatic test equipment (ATE), combined with a talented team of hands-on engineers, has resulted in efficient and reliable repairs with significantly reduced turn times. Sunshine Avionics leads the industry by providing the most innovative cost saving solutions available in the marketplace and a commitment to outstanding customer service and reliability.
These characteristics, along with the HEICO promise of unparalleled quality, are the key ingredients to Sunshine Avionics’ continued success.
“Sunshine Avionics – Forward Thinking Engineered Solutions”
Preferred QualificationsThe Staff Accountant assists the Controller with accounting tasks as assigned, including but not limited to financial analysis, accounts payable and accounts receivable support, and month end close.
General Accounting Duties:
- General ledger reconciliations
- Journal entries
- Bank Reconciliation
- Weekly A/R and A/P support: Review general ledger transactions from accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure accuracy.
- Assist in annual budget preparation
- Preparing reports and schedules
- Assist with monthly closing processes
- Assist with monthly cycle counts
- Assist with monthly audit requests
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, with exposure to A/R, A/P and general ledger functions.
- Knowledge of GAAP and accounting best-practices.
- Solid computer skills. MS Excel and accounting software.
- Experience with ERP/accounting software (Component Control – Quantum preferred, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively support A/R and A/P activities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in financial reporting and audit support.
Work Environment:
- On-site work environment.
- Collaborative team setting with opportunities for growth.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds
The Staff Accountant assists the Controller with accounting tasks as assigned, including but not limited to financial analysis, accounts payable and accounts receivable support, and month end close.
General Accounting Duties:
- General ledger reconciliations
- Journal entries
- Bank Reconciliation
- Weekly A/R and A/P support: Review general ledger transactions from accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure accuracy.
- Assist in annual budget preparation
- Preparing reports and schedules
- Assist with monthly closing processes
- Assist with monthly cycle counts
- Assist with monthly audit requests
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, with exposure to A/R, A/P and general ledger functions.
- Knowledge of GAAP and accounting best-practices.
- Solid computer skills. MS Excel and accounting software.
- Experience with ERP/accounting software (Component Control – Quantum preferred, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively support A/R and A/P activities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in financial reporting and audit support.
Work Environment:
- On-site work environment.
- Collaborative team setting with opportunities for growth.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, with exposure to A/R, A/P and general ledger functions.
- Knowledge of GAAP and accounting best-practices.
- Solid computer skills. MS Excel and accounting software.
- Experience with ERP/accounting software (Component Control - Quantum preferred, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively support A/R and A/P activities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in financial reporting and audit support.
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.
