Staff Accountant

Founded in 1953, Aerosonic has grown to be a leader in aviation instrumentation and avionics equipment – including air data systems, standby displays, digital and mechanical standby instruments, sensors and probes. Our customers include the major manufacturers of today’s civil, military and business fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms as well as all branches of the US military forces. We are currently seeking an a highly motivated and intellectually curious Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team in a growing aerospace company located in beautiful Clearwater, FL.

We are a forward-thinking organization where innovation, growth and excellence are at the core of everything we do. This role is designed for a high-potential individual eager to make an impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

The Role:

As a staff accountant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our relationship with customers and vendors while ensuring operational excellence. You will partner closely with our sales and supply chain teams, providing insight that drives business decisions while honing your skills in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Why Join Us:

• Impactful Work: Contribute to high-visibility project that shape the financial strategy of a cutting-edge organization


• Growth Opportunities : Access mentorship, leadership development, and clear pathways to senior roles within the finance team


• Innovative Culture : Work with a team that embraces technology, data-driven decision-making, and creative problem-solving


• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with a focus on outcomes over hours


• Competitive Rewards: Receive a competitive salary, profit sharing program, and a comprehensive benefits package

What You'll Do:

• Streamline accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy and timely execution


• Own key pieces of the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis


• Cultivate an intimate relationship with vendors and customers


• Maintain and update fixed asset schedules


• Assist with audit prep and financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders


• Drive continuous improvement through automation and workflow optimization


• Work on special projects that expose you to senior leadership and corss-functional teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field


• 1-3 yeats of professional accounting experience


• Strong grasp of GAAP and financial reporting


• Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems


• Curiousity, energy and a growth mindset - you don't just want a job, you want a career


• Exceptional attention to detail, paired with the ability to think critically and see the big picture


• Strong written and verbal communication skills - you are confident in presenting your ideas


• Must be able to work with ITAR products and related data without restriction

• Restrictions are limited only by individual’s inability to perform essential job duties and where an unsafe condition would result for the individual or surrounding employees.


• Required lifting weight: 35 lbs. Lifting Frequency: Rarely


• Sitting, standing, reaching, bending, and moving for long periods of time.


• Ability to work in a Manufacturing environment

• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions


• Requires wearing common protective safety equipment

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8. U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Aerosonic will require proof status before employment.

Aerosonic provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated fairly during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.