Senior Accountant

Safran; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran, a global aerospace leader, seeks a Senior Accountant to support month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will partner with Operations and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy and drive performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GL knowledge, ERP proficiency, and excellent analytical and communication skills to collaborate across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Experience analyzing financial data, variances, and operational performance metrics.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze general ledger activity, identify discrepancies, and drive issue resolution.
• Analyze financial statement variances, investigate unusual trends, and provide management reporting.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements.
• Analyze labor, overhead, and purchase price variances and provide actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy, inventory controls, and costing processes.
• Support business decisions through financial and operational performance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits through preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with internal control compliance and adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, tracking, depreciation, disposals, and reporting.
• Administer Sales and Use Tax reporting to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Manage Travel & Entertainment expense processes and coordinate related reimbursement and payment activities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Fixed assets

General ledger

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

The Senior Accountant supports accounting and financial reporting activities through month-end close execution, financial analysis, compliance support, and process improvement initiatives. This role partners with Operations and Finance leadership to ensure financial accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support business performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead assigned month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze general ledger activity, identify discrepancies, and drive issue resolution.
• Analyze financial statement variances, investigate unusual trends, and provide management reporting.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requirements.
• Analyze labor, overhead, and purchase price variances and provide actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy, inventory controls, and costing processes.
• Support business decisions through financial and operational performance analysis.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Support internal and external audits through preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with internal control compliance and adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.

Fixed Assets, Tax & Expense Administration

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, tracking, depreciation, disposals, and reporting.
• Administer Sales and Use Tax reporting to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Manage Travel & Entertainment expense processes and coordinate related reimbursement and payment activities.
• Collaborate across functions to support accounting operations and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Experience analyzing financial data, variances, and operational performance metrics.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.