Accountant Lead

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 (Hybrid)

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.

• Paid Time Off
• 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

• 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.

• 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.

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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:
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