Senior Accountant

Magellan•New York, NY

About The Position

Magellan Aerospace, New York has an exciting new opportunity for a General Accounting Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and leading the accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related field
5–10 years of accounting experience in leadership roles
Strong knowledge/background of accounting principles and financial reporting
Experience with ERP systems
Excellent analytical, leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Ensure compliance with company policy and accounting standards (e.g., GAAP or IFRS)
Review and analyze financial results and complete explain variances
Report to senior management when necessary
Oversee, review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations and maintain ledger integrity
Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely
Prepare, maintain, manage and streamline the closing schedule and process
Ensure Finance team is compliant with all company policy and training requirements
Develop and maintain internal controls to prevent errors or fraud
Support internal and external audits
Supervise and mentor accounting staff (General Accounting, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable)
Delegate and review tasks as necessary
Conduct annual performance evaluations
Assist in preparation of annual budgets and rolling monthly forecasts
Monitor actual performance vs. budget
Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements in Accounting and Finance processes
Optimize use of accounting systems/ERP tools