Accountant Lead
Curtiss-Wright Corporation · Parsippany, NJ · 1 wk ago
Accounting$126k–$135k/yrFull-time
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 internal reporting requirements, including Flux Analysis.
- Aid in audit requirements and schedules.
- Actively participate in the annual budget process, monthly forecast submissions, annual true-up efforts, SOX Compliance, and DCAA submissions.
Requirements
- 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.
Qualifications
- Accounting, Finance, or related field degree.
- Senior-level accounting experience.
- GAAP and internal controls knowledge.
- ERP systems proficiency (Syteline experience preferred).
- Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Independent and team-working abilities.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Shared services or corporate accounting familiarity.
- Lease Accounting (ASC 842) experience.
- SOX experience.
Skills
- Financial analysis.
- Tax compliance.
- Lease management.
- Reporting and documentation.
- Internal controls evaluation.
- Audit support.
- Financial planning and forecasting.
Benefits
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off
I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture