Accounting Specialist 3

AERONIX INC • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

Aeronix Technologies Group is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Specialist III to support a rapidly scaling aerospace and defense division consisting of multiple growing business entities. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who is hands-on, dependable, and eager to contribute to a complex, project-driven environment with U.S. Government, commercial, and international programs.

Supporting the ongoing growth of the business, this position will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accurate financial records. The Accounting Specialist III will support core accounting functions including accounts receivable (Time & Material, Firm Fixed Price, and Cost-Plus contracts), intercompany transactions, month-end close, fixed assets, and project accounting within the ERP system.

This individual reports to the Controller and will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, GAAP compliance, and strong internal controls while supporting a dynamic and evolving division. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment, takes initiative, and consistently drives accuracy and accountability in their work. This role may support one or more business units/entities as the organization continues to expand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, or four additional years of relevant accounting experience in lieu of degree.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP; general ledger and reconciliation experience.
• Experience with project/job cost accounting and multi-entity intercompany transactions.
• ERP system experience; strong Excel skills expected.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with contract billing (T&M, FFP, Cost Plus).
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Prior experience with ERP system implementation.
• Experience with Epicor and Concur systems.
• CPA or CPA-track a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing (Time & Material, Firm Fixed Price, and Cost-Plus contracts), collections, cash application, and reconciliations; proactively monitor aging and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare intercompany billings and manage due to/due from accounts, ensuring accurate multi-entity reporting and timely settlement.
• Assist with month-end close activities for one or more business units, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly reconciliation of job cost accounts to ensure accurate allocation of labor, materials, overhead, and program expenses.
• Support internal and external audits while identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes in a scaling environment.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, transfers, and monthly roll forwards; ensure proper classification between expense and capital in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in project, capital, and inventory build setup and ongoing maintenance within the ERP system, ensuring accurate coding, cost tracking, project-to-GL mapping, and proper segregation and reporting of funds in alignment with contractual, operational, and funding requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level