Sr. Accountant - Part-Time

Who is FMI?

FMI Aerostructures is one of the largest independent manufacturing businesses serving the aerospace & defense industry. Our 250-member team has been a trusted supply chain partner that manufactures critical structural components and complex assemblies for major aerospace players for over 40 years.

Why FMI makes a difference?

Customers are at the center of everything at FMI. We are excited that this team can work with key partners like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin using our critical components to help important new aerospace programs take flight. Our machinists are the best in the industry, and we are investing to support their continued success. When they win, our customers win.

Why FMI could be the right fit for your career?

This is an opportunity to work locally for a long-standing, stable business that is investing to grow.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist with General Ledger functions of the accounting department

· Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.

· Knowledge of costing and inventory accounting. Be responsible for accurate product costing, managing inventory valuation, and performing variance analysis between standard and actual costs. Assist in Inventory counts. 

· Lead the month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

· Process and Record Journal Entries

· Reconcile various Balance Sheet accounts, including prepaid, accruals, and fixed assets

· Maintain various schedules, including CIP and maintenance expense

· Prepare payroll entries monthly

· Assist in annual audit

· Assist with Sales Tax calculations and quarterly returns

· Maintain the schedule of Capital Purchases

Required Skills and Abilities:  

· Minimum of 3 years experience in a senior accountant or controller position within the aerospace industry

· Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Advanced Excel skills 

· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

· Willingness to learn

· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal 

Educational Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

• Required : Compliant with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. Person status (ITAR defines “U.S. Person” as a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.)

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: 

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and vibrations. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. 

Compensation details: 58-76 Hourly Wage

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