Senior Accountant in Forest, Ohio at Triumph Group
Job Description
Senior Accountant
Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics and Controls, located in Forest, Ohio, is a leading independent aerospace supplier of mission critical thermal and fluid management products for commercial and military platforms.The company provides solutions utilized on aircraft, engine, advance weapons pods, cruise missiles, avionics & electronic systems.
Triumph Systems Electronics and Controls (SEC) is a leading independent aerospace fuelsystem supplier serving the entire life cycle of commercial, military, helicopter, and business jet markets, across design, development, manufacturing and aftermarket opportunities. With approximately 700 employees across three locations: West Hartford, CT; Windsor, CT; and Forest, OH, we design and manufacture advanced Thermal, Hydraulics & Actuation, Electronics, and Hydromechanical solutions that power some of the worlds most demanding aerospace applications.
The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of the manufacturing plant, including cost accounting, month-end close, inventory valuation, and financial reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial data to support plant operations, cost control, and decision-making by plant leadership and corporate finance. The Senior Accountant collaborates with operations & other cross-functional teams, assists with audits and contributes to process improvements that enhance efficiency and integrity of financial operations.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Oversee cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and product costing
- Manage inventory accounting, including cycle counts, physical inventory reconciliation, and obsolescence reserves
- Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
- Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and report findings to plant management
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including capital expenditure tracking
- Maintain and improve internal controls related to plant accounting and inventory
- Partner with operations, production, and supply chain teams to provide financial insight and support cost-reduction initiatives
- Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules
- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, tax regulations, and sound internal control practices
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations
- Partnering with AP, AR, payroll, and operations to ensure proper treatment
- Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2-3 in a manufacturing environment
- ERP & systems proficiency
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)
- Solid knowledge of GAAP and internal control frameworks
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Operational accounting experience (fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, inventory)
- Infor Syteline experience
- High technical aptitude
- Prior AR experience
- Prior audit experience
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions, i.e., sitting, standing, bending, climbing, kneeling, lifting, pushing, carrying, etc.
- The ability to remain seated for long period of time while working on computer or editing.
- Long period of viewing data on a computer screen and/or on paper are a necessity.
- Ability to interact with a diversity of people and diverse levels of personnel.
- Ability to lift up-to 15 lbs. infrequently.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage with plan options that provide flexibility and choice (including telehealth options)
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Paid/flexible time off in addition to paid company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Disability and life insurance
- Incentives and performance-based rewards
- Exciting growth and development opportunities empowered by our TRIUMPH Transformation and an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and creativity
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Triumph Group and all its divisions and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. Triumph Group provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contactTGIapplicant@triumphgroup.comto request assistance. Include the title of the position and location in the subject line of your email so we may direct your email to the appropriate person. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans" We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), applicants for SELECT positions will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status in order to meet the minimum qualifications for those select positions. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).
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