Staff Accountant

McFarlane is a rapidly growing 50 years old aviation firm that focuses on the design and manufacture of high-quality aircraft parts within the general aviation and commercial marketplace. We believe in providing better parts with superior “old-school” customer service. When you join the McFarlane team, you’ll join a dedicated group of colleagues passionate about aviation, community, and the McFarlane way. 

McFarlane is part of the Victor Sierra Aviation group of companies.  Victor Sierra Aviation is a collection of unique brands that design, manufacture, service and distribute proprietary aftermarket components for the general aviation and business aviation markets.  The collective product suite includes “nose-to-tail” coverage for all aircraft needs.  Collectively, Victor Sierra Aviation services 45,000 unique customers, maintains a suite of 3,500 proprietary PMA parts, and distributes 40,000 replacement parts and consumable components.  For more information, please visit www.victor-sierra.com.

Position Description: Staff Accountant

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our growing finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role will involve financial reporting including month end close across multi-sites, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Job responsibilities:

General Ledger Accounting:

• Performs general accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Maintains the general ledger and makes necessary journal entries.
• Sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and completes month end close processes.
• Reconciles bank accounts and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Assists Controller in budgeting process as needed.
• Assists Controller in compiling data for annual tax returns.
• Sales and Use tax filings and coordination using specialized software.
• Assists with accounting for subsidiaries and new acquisitions as needed.
• Backup for accounting operations team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and the ability to apply generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to correctly prepare tax and other government reports.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – specifically Excel.
• Proficient with ERP software.

 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required
• Minimum of 3 years related experience required
• Syteline ERP experience a plus
• Experience in accounting for manufacturing environment
• Cost accounting experience a plus
• CPA preferred

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and protected veteran status, or disability status.