Abaco Systems is a global leader in modular, high performance, open architecture, standards-based rugged embedded computing for the most demanding applications in defense and industry. Our products and solutions are found in high-profile military/aerospace sea, land and air programs, plus commercial and industrial organizations in which rugged reliability is mission critical. Abaco Systems is a business unit of AMETEK, Inc. As a Financial Accountant at Abaco Systems, you will have a familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. You will also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable with independent work. In addition to providing financial reporting, planning and analysis support for the site, you will support the day to day processing of transactions, CAPEX, taxation and cash management, and provide necessary support for AP and AR when needed. You will rely heavily on analytical abilities and experience to sort through data and prepare meaningful information to assist management with decision making, financial deliverables, and business performance metrics and reports. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Deliver all required finance/accounting data accurately and on time. • Perform accurate month-end financial close process including journal entries, account and intercompany reconciliations as well standard corporate reporting requirements. • Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data. • Maintain and reconcile accurate balance sheets and general ledger accounts to meet audit and SOX requirements. • Assisting with annual audit preparations. • Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance. • Fixed asset management, including capital budgets, additions, disposals and tracking depreciation • Help prepare quarterly and annual statements by assembling data. • Coordinating with Corporate Tax to prepare federal, state, local, and special tax returns and questionnaires, including studying regulations, adhering to requirements and advising management on required actions. • Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures. • Performing other accounting duties as required or assigned. Education and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. • CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred, • 1-3 years of accounting experience Qualifications: • Familiarity with industry-specific software (SAP is a requirement, HFM and FAS is a plus) • Familiarity with GAAP. • Prior experience within Aerospace & Defense industry a plus • A highly productive self-starter with very strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. • Prior exposure to US tax processes. • Strong financial analysis skills. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong organizational skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel. • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. Abaco is a Department of Defense (DoD) supplier and as such employees may work with or be exposed to export controlled information and/or information that has been designated as classified information. This information may only be seen or handled by US citizens or qualified permanent residents or those with proper clearances.