Staff Accountant – GAAP & Analytics (A&D)

AMETEK Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abaco Systems, a global leader in rugged embedded computing and a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., seeks a Financial Accountant. The role involves GAAP-driven financial reporting, data analysis, and close processes to support management decisions and performance metrics.

Responsibilities include month-end close, reconciliations, tax coordination, and assisting audits. Strong Excel, a proactive work style, and familiarity with SAP are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience.
• Familiarity with GAAP.
• SAP is a requirement; HFM and FAS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all required finance/accounting data accurately and on time.
• Perform month-end close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Respond to financial inquiries by analyzing and interpreting data.
• Maintain balance sheets and general ledger for audits and SOX.
• Assist with annual audit preparations.
• Coordinate with tax to prepare returns and questionnaires.
• Assist with fixed asset management and depreciation tracking.
• Support preparation of quarterly and annual statements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

AI tools usage

US tax processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

SAP

HFM

FAS

Job description

Abaco Systems, a global leader in rugged embedded computing and a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., seeks a Financial Accountant. The role involves GAAP-driven financial reporting, data analysis, and close processes to support management decisions and performance metrics.

Responsibilities include month-end close, reconciliations, tax coordination, and assisting audits. Strong Excel, a proactive work style, and familiarity with SAP are essential for success.