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Jet Parts Engineering

Senior Accountant

Jet Parts Engineering, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Senior Accountant – Jet Parts Engineering We are looking for a diligent Senior Accountant to join our JPE Holdings LLC aerospace portfolio of companies, working within a fast‑paced private‑equity owned environment. The Senior Accountant is responsible for all areas related to financial operations and closing functions. This position will develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Senior Accountant will manage the general accounting team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. The position performs a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year‑end audit preparation, and support of budget and forecast activities. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. A working knowledge of office processes and related computer software and electronic communication tools is essential, as is the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.

Essential Responsibilities

Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the finance and accounting reporting structure

Corporate due diligence for target companies and integration of new acquisitions

Ensure an accurate and timely month‑end close for multiple related entities

Work with the transactional accounting staff to efficiently manage receivables and payables transactions

Assist with invoicing, accounts receivable and accounts payable processes as needed

Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department

File excise, sales, B&O and use tax returns

Assist with ERP system management and recurring procedures

Work with leadership to ensure clean and timely audit and tax reporting

Support budget and forecasting activities

Collaborate with other departments to support overall department goals and objectives

Provide training to new and existing staff as needed

Support team with M&A due diligence, special projects, reporting and workflow process improvements

Work closely with operations team to manage and report on inventory levels, identifying areas of risk

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned; team member may be required to work in other areas of the accounting department when necessary

Experience and Skills

Distribution and/or manufacturing background preferred

3–5 years of relevant experience

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word and Power BI

Experience working with ERP systems; Quantum Control preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and certifications; $80k–$100k DOE

Medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options; 401(k) with 100% match on first 4%; full‑time workers receive paid holidays, vacation and sick/personal leave accrued from hire date

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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