Accountant Lead
As an Accountant Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial information by maintaining the general ledger, reconciling accounts, managing accruals, supporting tax compliance, and ensuring timely reporting.
Location: Parsippany, NJ
Salary: $126,300 - $135,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in New Jersey. Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
Review A/P Payments for alignment with the Corporate IT AP Matrix.
Review and maintain the Computer Lease Schedules for company-wide copiers.
Record, reconcile, manage, and forecast Prepaid activity for three separate companies, including Prepaid Software.
Manage all copier lease agreements across the organization, including coordination with external vendors for new leases, renewals, equipment installations, and pickups; and oversee resolution of billing issues.
Reconcile, analyze, and forecast lease accounting activities, ensuring compliance with ASC 842 and corporate policies.
Actual vs Budget Analysis, including forecasting.
Assist with the semi-annual true up process.
Prepare and submit all tax-related packages, including:
Personal Property Tax by location
FIN 48 Survey - Nexus Questionnaire
Year-End and Annual Tax Packages
Conduct and document Sarbanes-Oxley self-assessment testing for key financial reporting controls, including walkthroughs, control design evaluations, and operating effectiveness testing; semi-annual.
Participate in the annual budget process
Support YE processes, including:
Support internal reporting requirements, including Flux Analysis
Assist with audit requirements and schedules
Actively participate in the annual budget process, monthly forecast submissions, annual true-up efforts, SOX Compliance, and DCAA submissions.
Your Expertise:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior-level role.
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
Proficient with ERP systems (Syteline experience is a plus).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Familiarity with shared services or corporate accounting environments.
Experience with Lease Accounting (ASC 842).
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) experience preferred.
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
In 1929, Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) was formed by the merger of companies founded by Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation, and the Wright brothers, renowned for history's first flight.
We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete.
Today, we are a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Our revenues are generated by providing our critical solutions through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world.
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This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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In 2014, we transitioned to a new segment structure under the "One Curtiss-Wright" vision, realigning our business to an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company. The result is a more strategically aligned Curtiss-Wright that is now comprised of Commercial/Industrial, Defense and Power segments. We continually focus on maintaining solid relationships with our customers, building on our competitive positions and creating market leadership through our technology investment. In this new structure, we will better utilize our scale while also providing for enhanced customer interaction. These strategies will continue to support our growth and generate margin expansion opportunities.