Staff Accountant

For almost 70 years HEICO Corporation, a NYSE traded company, has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronic industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services.  HEICO’s high-energy culture focuses our Team Members’ on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world’s airlines and the defense industry.  Our leadership approach creates a dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform their best.  Forbes Magazine has historically ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies”, 200 “Hot Shot Stocks” as well as one of the 100 “Most Trustworthy Companies in America" based on accounting and governance practices. 

HEICO is currently recruiting a Staff Accountant II for its Electronic Technologies Group (ETG) based in Hollywood, Florida. This position reports directly to the ETG Group Controller. In this position, the Staff Accountant II will likely:

• Assist in the preparation of the month-end close for our Corporate entity within our ETG operating segment, which include but are not limited to preparation of month-end closing journal entries, intercompany reconciliations, daily cash reconciliations, and invoice coding.
• Assist in our consolidation process, including providing support to the operating entities for our various software packages (Fixed Asset Software (FAS), FloQast, and Planning Analytics).
• Review supporting schedules provided by the HEICO subsidiaries that drive monthly, quarterly, and annual disclosures
• Conduct financial analysis and prepare supporting schedules for internal and external (SEC) reporting and for use in the preparation of the tax provision and tax return
• Assist with various projects geared toward supporting our Corporate Finance Team such as testing of corporate level internal controls such as compliance with our A/R reserve policy, counting of physical inventory, and other subsidiary support functions.   
• Perform/assist with other duties and special projects.

Requirements/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 18 months experience in financial accounting (public and/or industry)
• Hands on experience and knowledge of various accounting and finance aspects, such as intercompany transactions, account reconciliations, and variance analysis are preferred.
• General ledger experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with subsidiary controllers and employees of all levels, including senior management.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manipulate high volumes of data for detailed financial analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, strict attention to details and ability to multitask and prioritize as necessary, with minimal supervisory direction.
• Understanding the need for urgency and ability to prioritize deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic (willingness to work hard and long hours, when needed).

This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, wants to learn about an exciting business and be part of a successful company with potential career growth opportunities.  HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, an excellent 401(k) plan, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance. HEICO is proud to be an EEO/AA/V/H employer.  For additional information on HEICO Careers, visit us online at www.heico.com.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 18 months experience in financial accounting (public and/or industry)
• Hands on experience and knowledge of various accounting and finance aspects, such as intercompany transactions, account reconciliations, and variance analysis are preferred.
• General ledger experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with subsidiary controllers and employees of all levels, including senior management.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manipulate high volumes of data for detailed financial analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, strict attention to details and ability to multitask and prioritize as necessary, with minimal supervisory direction.
• Understanding the need for urgency and ability to prioritize deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic (willingness to work hard and long hours, when needed).

This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, thrives in a fast-paced environment, wants to learn about an exciting business and be part of a successful company with potential career growth opportunities.  HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, an excellent 401(k) plan, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance. HEICO is proud to be an EEO/AA/V/H employer.  For additional information on HEICO Careers, visit us online at www.heico.com.