Senior General Ledger Accountant

Simmonds Precision; Vermont; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Simmonds Precision seeks a Senior General Ledger Accountant to manage core month-end close activities, complex reconciliations, and process improvements in a regulated aerospace manufacturing setting. You will ensure GAAP compliance and support accurate financial reporting.

This role offers opportunities for expanded responsibility within a growing finance team, collaborating across AR, AP, Cost Accounting, and Operations while maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience including general ledger responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and interest in learning ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Ensure financial statements and reports are accurate and on time.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP tools

Job description

For nearly a century, Simmonds Precision has been helping shape the future of flight from our home in Vergennes, Vermont. Today, our technologies are trusted across hundreds of commercial and military aircraft platforms worldwide, helping aircraft operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.

At Simmonds Precision, we design and manufacture advanced sensing, monitoring, fuel management, and precision control technologies that solve some of aerospace’s most demanding challenges. Behind every solution is a team of talented people who bring together engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing, craftsmanship, and a drive to innovate.

When you join Simmonds Precision, you’re not just taking the next step in your career, you’re contributing to technology that takes flight around the world. Whether your expertise is in engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, or business support, there’s an opportunity to make your mark.

Find your next opportunity where precision meets possibility—and build your career in aerospace with Simmonds Precision.

Position Summary

The Senior General Ledger Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial records and supporting accurate, timely financial reporting. Operating within a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment, this position leads core month‑end close activities, prepares complex reconciliations, enhances accounting processes, and ensures compliance with GAAP, government contracting requirements, and internal control standards. This role is ideal for a self‑driven accounting professional seeking expanded responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to a growing finance organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules
• Ensure financial statements and reports are completed accurately and within established deadlines
• Oversight of accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and other key accounting areas
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve close processes

Compliance & Controls

• Contribute to the design, documentation, and execution of internal controls
• Serve as a key resource during external audits

Operational Support

• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with AR, AP, Cost Accounting, and Operations to address operational challenges and ensure alignment across financial workflows.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Provide financial analysis, including cost/variance reviews and trend insights
• Support ERP data governance, maintenance, and process improvements

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger responsibilities
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Advanced Excel skills; interest in learning additional analytical or ERP tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Experience in government contracting or aerospace/defense manufacturing
• Office setting within a manufacturing facility
• Regular interaction with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Occasional extended hours during close cycles, audits, or year‑end activities

Great work deserves great rewards—and benefits that support you both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive total rewards package is designed to help you stay healthy, build financial security, enjoy time away from work, and continue growing throughout your career.

• Health & Wellness: Take care of yourself and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA options, and convenient access to an onsite cafeteria and fitness center.
• Invest in Your Future: Enjoy competitive pay, an annual bonus opportunity, and a 401(k)-retirement plan that includes up to a 4% company match plus an additional annual employer contribution starting at 3%. Company-paid life and disability insurance provide additional financial protection and peace of mind.
• Time to Recharge: We believe time away from work matters. Enjoy four weeks of vacation, plus five additional paid days during our annual holiday shutdown, paid sick leave, and paid maternity and paternity leave—giving you more time for the moments that matter.
• Grow Your Career: Keep building your skills and advancing your career with up to $20,000 in annual tuition reimbursement, along with ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• Benefits Beyond the Basics: Choose from additional programs designed to make life a little easier, including supplemental insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), legal services, identity theft protection, discounted auto and home insurance, and pet insurance.

Your career is more than a paycheck. Join a company that invests in your health, your future, your growth, and your life outside of work.

Compensation Range

$90,000-110,000/year

Full-time/Part-time

Full-time

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