Senior Accountant

Jet Parts Engineering is 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 be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the general accounting team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position performs a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year‑end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of staff.

• 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 accounting staff to efficiently manage receivable and payable transactions
• Assist in 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 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 to manage and report on inventory levels, identifying areas of risk

• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The team member is expected to work in other areas of the accounting department when needed to assist operations and perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.

• 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

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting - CPA preferred
• Salaried position commensurate with experience level, skill level and/or certifications. $80k-$100K DOE
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance options; 401k with 100% match on first 4%; full time workers get paid holidays, vacation & sick/personal leave accrued on hire date.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing