Accountant 1

Universal Avionics•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Not many roles support the financial backbone of a company that helps make air travel safer and more reliable but at Universal Avionics, you can. As an Accountant I, you will support core accounting operations, including reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, customer invoicing, and fixed asset accounting. You will also assist with audits, ensure accurate financial reporting, and provide backup support for accounts receivable and accounts payable functions to maintain continuity of operations.

Requirements

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
BA/BS in Finance, Business or Accounting or 2-3 years of progressive accounting responsibilities including some time in accounts payable, accounts receivable.

Nice To Haves

Analytical - Collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data.
Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations.
Technical Skills - Pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills.
Customer Service - Respond to requests for service and assistance from internal and external customers.
Communications - Listen and clarify; respond well to questions. Present numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Ethics - Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values and follows Company policies and procedures.
Adaptability - Manage competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time. Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently.
Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality.

Responsibilities

Prepares and issues daily sales invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with revenue recognition requirements.
Maintains fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
Performs account reconciliations on a daily and/or monthly basis.
Prepares and records monthly journal entries as part of the month-end close process.
Supports financial statement audits and related requests.
Provides coverage for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions as needed to ensure continuity of operations during staff absences.
Assists the Assistant Controller with other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance (multiple plan options, including low-deductible PPO)
Preventive care covered at 100%
Affordable copays for doctor visits, urgent care, and prescriptions
Teladoc virtual care access
Vision coverage through VSP (includes exams, frames, and lenses)
Dental insurance (covers preventive, basic, and major services)
401(k) with immediate safe harbor match (100% match on up to 4% of pay after 60 days)
9/80 work schedule option – every other Friday off
Vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays (including a week in December)
Tuition reimbursement
Gym reimbursement
Wellness programs: One Pass Select (discounted access to gyms, fitness apps, and more)
Travel assistance and employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and emotional wellness support: Up to 3 free counseling visits per issue/year through Reliance Matrix
Up to 6 free counseling sessions per issue/year through Health Advocate
Includes mental health, financial, legal, work-life, medical navigation, and life coaching support