Senior Accountant

HEICO Corporation•Town of Smithtown, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Seal Dynamics (A HEICO Company) founded in 1976, with its corporate headquarters based in Hauppauge, NY is a world leader in technical sales and the distribution of aerospace components is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join our expanding finance team. This role goes far beyond executing routine accounting activities. The Senior Accountant will ensure accurate financial reporting under US GAAP and HEICO Group policies while upholding sound internal controls in compliance with the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act (SOX). In addition, this individual will lead and participate in operational‑efficiency initiatives, driving improvements across accounting processes, system functionality, workflow automation, and overall business operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and eager to influence both departmental and companywide performance. This role is on-site at our Hauppauge, NY office

Requirements

Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial accounting software packages with Infor CloudSuite/Syteline being preferred but not mandatory.
Proactive, self-starter work style with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive improvements
Highly responsive to internal and external customer requirements, with a high attention for detail
Must work well with others and be flexible in handling multiple tasks
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to effectively interact with employees of all levels
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Five years of progressive experience in financial accounting (public or industry).

Nice To Haves

CPA or Masters in Business/Accounting is preferred.
Infor CloudSuite/Syteline being preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post monthly recurring journal entries, including depreciation, amortization, rebate accruals, bonus and payroll accruals, PTO accruals, SG&A accruals, lease accounting, and additional adjustments.
Reconcile critical balance sheet accounts such as AR, AP, cash, inventory, prepaids, fixed assets, and accruals
Provide guidance and oversight to the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable teams
Support the Controller with month‑end close, variance analysis, and financial reporting to HEICO Corporate
Assist with internal audits and external financial audits
Ensure a strong internal control environment and compliance with SOX requirements
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Customer Service, Sales, Product Management, Quality, Warehouse Operations, HR, etc.) to resolve issues and align financial data with operational activities
Lead or support projects focused on process improvements, automation, ERP optimization, and operational efficiency
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen financial controls
Understanding and grasp of all departmental functions, with the ability to perform related tasks as needed, such as Accounts Payable and Account Receivable duties
Document workflows and business process, both within the accounting function and across related operational areas to clearly support clarity, consistency, and process improvement
Prepare schedules to support Financial Reporting requirements as needed.