Senior Accounting Analyst

Summit-Aviation; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

STD, LTD, Life Insurance

401k with matching

Job summary

Summit Aviation, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to support month-end close, audits, and ERP system testing. You will help design sustainable workflows in collaboration with finance, IT, operations, and external partners.

The role emphasizes manufacturing/MRO financial operations, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and internal controls. A CPA is preferred and ERP experience is essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify discrepancies and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries, accruals, reserves, and reconciliations.
• Evaluate historical accounting practices and suggest corrective actions.
• Support audits with external CPA firms and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide technical accounting analysis to business partners.
• Investigate unexplained balances and historical transactions.
• Reconstruct accounting records to ensure accurate reporting.
• Prepare detailed findings and recommendations for action.
• Assist leadership in identifying financial risks and improving controls.
• Contribute to ERP implementations or upgrades and data migrations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Internal controls

Auditing support

Cross-functional collaboration

Data mapping/testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA license preferred

Advanced degree in accounting/finance/BA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC

Corridor

GSS

Power BI

SQL

Job description

SUMMIT AVIATION, INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

POSITION TITLE: Senior Accounting Analyst DATE: October 2026
FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPT: Accounting
LOC: Delaware TRAVEL: Varies

SUMMIT AVIATION, INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Senior Accounting Analyst DATE: October 2026
FLSA STATUS: Exempt DEPT: Accounting
LOC: Delaware TRAVEL: Varies

Position Summary

The Senior Accounting Analyst reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible for supporting accounting month-end close, audit, and have a big role to play in testing and building new system, testing new solutions, and building sustainable workflows in collaboration with finance, IT, operations, and external partners ; operates in compliance with company safety practices; and performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting Skills

• Support general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare and analyze journal entries, accruals, reserves, and account reconciliations.
• Evaluate historical accounting practices and recommend corrective actions.
• Support financial audits, external CPA firms, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Help develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide technical accounting analysis and practical guidance to business partners.
• Investigate unexplained account balances, historical transactions, and reconciliation differences.
• Reconstruct accounting records when necessary to establish accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare detailed findings, supporting documentation, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist leadership in identifying financial risks and implementing stronger financial controls.

Accounting Systems Transformation & Implementation

• Contributes to the evaluation, development, implementation, and optimization of ERP and financial accounting systems.
• Analyze current accounting systems and workflows and recommend improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and financial visibility.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, finance, and third-party software vendors to translate accounting requirements into practical system solutions.
• Support financial data migration, account mapping, system configuration, data cleansing, and validation.
• Ensure accurate integration of general ledger, inventory, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and manufacturing-related financial modules.
• Develop and execute test scripts, user acceptance testing, regression testing, and reconciliations of converted data; document results and resolve exceptions.
• Investigate and help resolve accounting-related system issues during implementation, stabilization, and ongoing use.
• Design and document streamlined accounting workflows, internal controls, and reporting processes within ERP platforms.
• Develop user documentation, process maps, and training materials, and assist accounting and operational personnel with adopting new processes.

Manufacturing & MRO Financial Operations

• Apply accounting expertise to manufacturing and MRO operational environments.
• Analyze inventory valuation, inventory adjustments, work-in-process (WIP), cost of goods sold, and production or repair-related expenses.
• Evaluate job costing, labor allocation, material costs, overhead allocation, and profitability.
• Review financial transactions related to purchasing, receiving, inventory movement, repair orders, and customer billing.
• Investigate discrepancies between operational systems and financial records.
• Support accurate financial reporting for manufacturing production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, purchasing, and inventory management teams to improve financial accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen inventory controls, cost accounting.

Process Improvement & Internal Controls

• Identify inefficient or manual activities and help design streamlined, workflows
• Support accounting transformation initiatives, special projects, and process redesign.
• Track measurable improvements in reporting accuracy, closing timelines, process efficiency, and financial accountability.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for accounting systems, testing, documentation, and process improvement.
• Operates in compliance with company safety practices: complies with and aids in the development of departmental safety rules; ensures all equipment is in good working order and operates in a safe manner; monitors area for hazards; and maintains a safe and clean work area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred.
• Advanced degrees in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Prior experience in public accounting is preferred.
• Direct accounting experience within a manufacturing and/or MRO environment strongly preferred.
• Experience as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Analyst, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or in a comparable hands-on accounting role.
• Demonstrated experience conducting detailed financial investigations, forensic accounting analyses, or complex account reconciliations.
• Hands‑on involvement in accounting software or ERP implementation, upgrade, conversion, testing, or optimization projects.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and GAAP compliance.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and operational financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, data reconciliation, and financial analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Business Central, Corridor, GSS, or comparable manufacturing/MRO platforms preferred.
• Strong understanding of ERP financial modules, general ledger structures, and integrated accounting workflows.
• Experience with requirements gathering data migration, system conversions, account mapping, testing, reconciliation, and validation.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial transactions and identify discrepancies.
• Experience with Power BI, SQL, or other financial reporting and data analytics tools preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently identify accounting issues and develop practical solutions.
• Strong project coordination, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial issues to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with finance, IT, manufacturing, operations, software vendors, and leadership.
• High degree of professional integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Hands‑on, improvement‑oriented approach with enthusiasm for developing and testing new systems, streamlining processes, and resolving complex financial challenges.
• Experience contributing to ERP implementations or upgrades within a manufacturing or MRO organization.
• Experience with financial system remediation, historical account cleanup, workflow redesign, or accounting process transformation.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, acquisitions, financial system integrations, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with aerospace, aviation, industrial manufacturing, or other specialized MRO environments.

Key Performance Expectations

• Accuracy and reliability of financial records and reporting.
• Effective contribution to accounting system upgrades, implementation milestones, testing, data validation, and user adoption.
• Timely identification, analysis, and resolution of accounting discrepancies and system exceptions.
• Improved account reconciliation processes, documentation, and internal controls.
• Greater accuracy in inventory valuation, cost accounting, and operational reporting.
• Reduced manual effort and improved efficiency in month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Effective collaboration among accounting, IT, operations, and implementation partners.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods of time, perform office and clerical duties including use of office tools.

Working Environment

The working environment is corporate office facility. Daily contact with employees in other departments is required.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected by the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Ins. 401k + Matching