Staff Accountant / AP Lead

HEICO Corporation

Highland Heights, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Aerospace and Defense, Billing, Centralized Operations/Management, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Customer Service Operations, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Electronics, File Maintenance, Insurance, Internal Audit, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Costing, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Small Company, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Highland Heights, OH
POSTED
12 days ago

Inertial Aerospace Services is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, a NYSE-traded company (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A).  For more than 68 years, HEICO has thrived by serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services.  HEICO Aerospace’s high-energy culture focuses our Team Members’ on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world’s airlines.  Our “work hard, play hard” approach creates a dynamic environment that challenges our team members to perform their best.  Forbes Magazine has ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies” and 200 “Hot Shot Stocks”.


Inertial Aerospace Services (IAS), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, is currently recruiting for a Staff Accountant specializing in Accounts Payable (AP) to coordinate daily payable activities for two aerospace companies operating within a centralized accounting environment at our facility in Highland Heights, Ohio.



This is a hands-on role focused on invoice processing, vendor management, payment processing, reconciliations, and maintaining efficient AP operations. The position works closely with the purchasing team, Customer Service and operations personnel to ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions.


This position reports directly to the Controller and will receive support from existing Accounting Team.


 


Responsibilities



  • Coordinate daily accounts payable processing activities for two entities

  • Process high-volume vendor invoices and ensure accurate coding and approvals

  • Perform PO-based invoice processing and three-way matching

  • Process vendor payments including check, ACH, and wire transactions

  • Maintain vendor master records and supporting documentation

  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies

  • Assist with month-end AP reporting and reconciliation activities

  • Support audit requests and internal documentation requirements as needed

  • Work closely with purchasing, receiving, and operations teams to resolve invoice and receiving issues

  • Maintain organized AP files and documentation

  • Assist with identifying opportunities to improve AP workflow efficiency

  • Coordinate daily workload with support from the Accounting Team


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

  • 3–5+ years of accounts payable experience

  • Manufacturing industry experience preferred

  • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, three-way matching, and PO-based invoicing

  • Experience processing vendor payments and resolving invoice discrepancies

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems

  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required


 


 


This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, a chance to learn an exciting business, and looking for an opportunity to move up in a successful company.  HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, an excellent 401K plan, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.


 


 HEICO is proud to be an EEO/AA/V/H employer.  For additional information on HEICO Careers visit us online at www.heico.com.



Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

About the Company

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HEICO Corporation

HEICO Corporation is a successful and growing technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense and electronics company. For more than 60 years, HEICO has thrived by providing customers with innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO's products are found on large commercial aircraft, regional, business and military aircraft, as well as on a large variety of industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles and electro-optical devices. HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) and has also been ranked as one of the 100 "World's Most Innovative Growth Companies", 100 "Best Small Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks" by Forbes over the past decade. With headquarters in Hollywood, Florida, and multiple locations around the world - HEICO provides over 1 million square feet of design, manufacturing, repair, overhaul, distribution, sales and support capabilities. HEICO Corporation operates in two segments, the Flight Support group and the Electronic Technologies group. The Flight Support group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, distributes and overhauls FAA-approved parts that extend over the entire aircraft, from the engines all the way to hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, avionic, structures, wheels and brakes and even interiors. The Electronic Technologies group produces electrical and electro-optical systems and components serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, communications, and computer industries. The Electronic Technologies group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products used in the aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries. By combining state-of-the-art technologies, a team of highly skilled Team Members and an indisputable commitment to quality, both segments have constantly delivered invaluable solutions to customers over the years, helping to position them as leaders within their industries.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1957
WEBSITE
https://www.heico.com/