Staff Accountant

Avidyne • Melbourne, FL

2d

About The Position

Join our dynamic finance team as a Staff Accountant, where you will be responsible for impactful accounting tasks throughout the entire cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, cost analysis, and cross-functional teamwork in an exciting avionics setting. At Avidyne, your accounting expertise will play a vital role in maintaining accurate books, ensuring timely financial closures, and keeping our business informed and thriving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting cycle processes.
• Understanding of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• ERP and accounting software experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or progress toward certification.
• Two or more years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing, aerospace, aviation, or defense industry experience.
• Inventory and cost accounting experience.
• Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• ASC 606 revenue recognition knowledge.
• Process improvement and internal controls experience.
• Interest in aviation or pilot’s license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting functions and assist with inventory valuation by reconciling subledgers to the general ledger.
• Analyze product costs, manufacturing variances, and the cost of goods sold. Investigate inventory discrepancies in collaboration with Operations.
• Review purchase price variances, labor costs, and overhead allocations to keep costing accurate.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments, ensuring that all documentation is ready for audit purposes.
• Perform account reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing schedules and financial reports for management review.
• Provide backup support for dedicated AP and AR staff during peak periods and coverage gaps, ensuring proper coding to the correct GL accounts, projects, and cost centers.
• Monitor AR aging, assist with collections, and prepare customer invoicing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, maintain robust internal controls, and assist with both internal and external audits.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and help put better procedures in place.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to support business initiatives with financial analysis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc requests from finance leadership.

What This Job Offers

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