Accountant Lead

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Parsippany, NJ

1d•$126,300 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Accountant Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial information by maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, managing accruals, supporting tax compliance, and ensuring timely reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior-level role.
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
Proficient with ERP systems (Syteline experience is a plus).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with shared services or corporate accounting environments.
Experience with Lease Accounting (ASC 842).
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Syteline experience is a plus
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) experience preferred

Responsibilities

Review A/P Payments for alignment with the Corporate IT AP Matrix.
Review and maintain the Computer Lease Schedules for company-wide copiers.
Record, reconcile, manage, and forecast Prepaid activity for three separate companies, including Prepaid Software.
Manage all copier lease agreements across the organization, including coordination with external vendors for new leases, renewals, equipment installations, and pickups; and oversee resolution of billing issues.
Reconcile, analyze, and forecast lease accounting activities, ensuring compliance with ASC 842 and corporate policies.
Actual vs Budget Analysis, including forecasting.
Assist with the semi-annual true up process.
Prepare and submit all tax-related packages, including: Personal Property Tax by location, FIN 48 Survey – Nexus Questionnaire, Year-End and Annual Tax Packages.
Conduct and document Sarbanes-Oxley self-assessment testing for key financial reporting controls, including walkthroughs, control design evaluations, and operating effectiveness testing; semi-annual.
Participate in the annual budget process.
Support YE processes, including: Support internal reporting requirements, including Flux Analysis.
Assist with audit requirements and schedules.
Actively participate in the annual budget process, monthly forecast submissions, annual true-up efforts, SOX Compliance, and DCAA submissions.