Staff Accountant

Analog Modules, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Disability & Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Sherwood Aviation is a recognized leader in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, providing Repair & Overhaul, Sales, OEM distribution, engineering, manufacturing, and training to customers worldwide. We seek a Staff Accountant to support daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and assist with GAAP compliance.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller to manage general ledger activities, inventory accounting, cost tracking, and timely financial reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in aviation, aerospace, aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, or regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel; aviation maintenance software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, AR, AP, inventory, and accruals.
• Monitor inventory transactions and cost allocations; assist with audits as needed.
• Support internal and external audits by providing schedules and documentation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Internal controls

Supervisory experience

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Aviation maintenance software

Job description

Sherwood Aviation is a recognized leader in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, offering component Repair & Overhaul, Sales & OEM Distribution, Engineering & Manufacturing services, and Training& Technical Support to customers world‑wide is looking for an Staff Accountant to join our team.

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the daily accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining financial records, and assisting with compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

This position plays an important role in supporting the financial operations of an aviation organization specializing in aircraft components, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Controller and other departments to ensure accurate financial transactions, inventory accounting, cost tracking, and timely financial reporting.

Requirements

• Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and accrued expenses.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Assist the Controller with financial analysis, reporting, and special projects.
• Assist with accounting activities related to aircraft parts, components, and maintenance operations.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions, including purchases, transfers, adjustments, and cost allocations.
• Support inventory valuation and cost accounting processes.
• Assist with tracking repair costs, labor expenses, and materials associated with aviation maintenance and repair activities.
• Review inventory adjustments and investigate discrepancies between physical inventory and accounting records.
• Participate in periodic inventory audits and physical inventory counts.
• Coordinate with the Stockroom, Purchasing, and Operations departments to ensure accurate inventory reporting.
• Assist with analyzing inventory variances, obsolete inventory, and slow-moving stock.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing requested documentation.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with implementing improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Support compliance with applicable financial reporting requirements and contractual obligations.
• Assist with accounting documentation related to aviation industry operations and government contracts, when applicable.

Skills and Education Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Previous experience in aviation, aerospace, aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, or a regulated industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with aviation maintenance software or ERP systems is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally for audits, training, or company meetings, if required

Sherwood Aviation offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits:

• 401(k) with company match
• Disability & Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off: Vacation, Sick and Holidays

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.