Financial Accountant
Company: Ametek, Inc.
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: September 15, 2023
Job Description:
Abaco Systems is a global leader in commercial open architecture
computing and rugged embedded electronics. With more than 30 years
of experience in aerospace & defense, industrial, energy, medical,
communications and other critical sectors, Abaco's innovative
solutions align with open standards to accelerate customer success.
Abaco Systems is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global
manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical
devices with 2021 sales of more than $5.5 billion. Position Sumary:
-To be successful as a Financial Accountant, you should have a
familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
and strong financial analysis skills. The candidate should also
possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized,
and comfortable with independent work. In addition to providing
financial reporting, planning and analysis support for the site,
this person will support the day to day process for AP, AR, CAPEX
and cash management, and provide necessary coverage on processing
transactions when needed. The position relies heavily on analytical
abilities and experience to sort through data and prepares
meaningful information to assist management with decision making,
financial deliverables, and business performance metrics and
reports. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Deliver all required finance/accounting data accurately and on
time.
- Perform accurate month-end financial close process including
journal entries, account and intercompany reconciliations as well
standard corporate reporting requirements.
- Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing,
summarizing, and interpreting data.
- Maintain and reconcile accurate balance sheets and general
ledger accounts to meet audit and SOX requirements.
- Assisting with annual audit preparations.
- Investigating and resolving audit findings, account
discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
- Fixed asset management, including capital budgets, additions,
disposals and tracking depreciation
- Help prepare quarterly and annual statements by assembling
data.
- Coordinating with Corporate Tax to prepare federal, state,
local, and special tax returns and questionnaires, including
studying regulations, adhering to requirements and advising
management on required actions.
- Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting
systems, programs, and procedures.
- Performing other accounting duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
- CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred, -
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience Qualifications:
- Familiarity with industry-specific software (SAP is a
requirement, HFM is a plus)
- Familiarity with GAAP.
- Prior experience within Aerospace & Defense industry a
plus
- A highly productive self-starter with very strong work ethic
and commitment to excellence.
- Prior exposure to US tax processes.
- Strong financial analysis skills.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational and skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel. Abaco
Systems is a global leader in commercial open architecture
computing and rugged embedded electronics. With more than 30 years
of experience in aerospace & defense, industrial, energy, medical,
communications and other critical sectors, Abaco's innovative
solutions align with open standards to accelerate customer success.
Abaco Systems is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global
manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical
devices with 2021 sales of more than $5.5 billion. Abaco is a
Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work
with or be exposed to controlled information that may only be seen
or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents. -
Keywords: Ametek, Inc., Huntsville , Financial Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Huntsville, Alabama
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