Staff Accountant

Description

For 65 years HEICO Corporation, a NYSE traded company, has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic 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 and the defense industry. Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform their best. Forbes Magazine has historically ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies”, 200 “Hot Shot Stocks” as well as one of the 100 “Most Trustworthy Companies in America" based on accounting and governance practices.

HEICO is currently recruiting a Staff Accountant for its Corporate Team based in Hollywood, Florida. In this position, the Staff Accountant will likely:

• Be primarily assisting with the books and records of multiple corporate departments which include but are not limited to preparation of month-end closing entries, account and inter-company reconciliations, daily cash reconciliations, and invoice coding.
• Understand and assist in the preparation and ongoing support of various allocations to the operating entities.
• Provide guidance and support for our consolidation reporting (Cognos / Planning & Analytics) and Fixed Asset Software (FAS) packages.
• Prepare supporting schedules for internal and external (SEC) reporting.
• Assist with various projects geared toward supporting our Corporate Finance Team such as testing of corporate level Sox Controls such as compliance with our A/R reserve policy, counting of physical inventory, and other subsidiary support functions.
• Assist with banking administration, which includes bank paperwork preparation for new bank accounts and changes in check signers.

Qualifications

Requirements/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1 - 2 years of experience in financial accounting preferred.
• Strong work ethic (willingness to work hard and long hours, when needed).
• Strong Excel skills preferred. General working knowledge of ERP reporting packages are 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.
• 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 growth opportunities. HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, an excellent 401(k) plan, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.

Please, no phone calls or faxes will be accepted. Forward resumes to hr@heico.com. HEICO is proud to be an EEO/AA/V/H employer. For additional information on HEICO Careers, visit us online at www.heico.com.