Accountant Lead
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Curtisswright. NJ-Parsippany · full-time · $126,300–$135,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Maintain prepaid records for three companies, including software costs, and project upcoming activity
- Handle copier lease records and vendor coordination for new agreements, renewals, installations, pickups and billing disputes
- Check lease accounting and forecasts against ASC 842 and company policy, and compare actual results with budget
- Prepare location-based property tax materials and other tax packages, including the FIN 48 questionnaire
- Test key reporting controls twice a year, support audits and year-end reporting, and contribute to forecasts and budgets
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or another related field
- At least five years of accounting work, including two or more years at a senior level
- Strong GAAP and internal-control knowledge, plus experience with ASC 842 lease accounting
- Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with ERP systems
Who this fits
This senior accounting role suits someone comfortable owning detailed lease, prepaid, tax and control work while contributing to budgets and forecasts. It is based in Parsippany, New Jersey, with a hybrid schedule.
From the employer
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.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Your Challenge:
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.
Your Expertise:
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.
Who We Are
Environmental, Social and Governance
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: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world.
To learn more, please visit us at Curtiss-Wright Corporation - Home (curtisswright.com)
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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