At Aviation Ground Equipment Corp. (AGEC), we've been powering the aviation industry from the ground up for more than 50 years. As engineers, distributors, and manufacturers, we deliver industry-leading ground power and cooling systems that support both commercial and military aviation operations.

From designing custom solutions to fulfilling large-scale government contracts, our focus is simple: provide reliable, innovative, and high- performance equipment backed by unmatched customer support.

Trusted by the top defense contractors and aviation leaders, AGEC is your partner in ground support excellence.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Aviation Ground Equipment Corp

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Aviation Ground Equipment Corp. is a manufacturer and military supplier. We are seeking a highly motivated **Staff Accountant ****. **This role will support Finance and Human Resources performing AP functions, vendor payments and benefit administration. This role will contribute to the overall success of the finance team by providing accurate financial information and assisting with financial processes.

AGEC is a rapidly growing developer and manufacturer of commercial and military ground power and control equipment supporting military aircraft with Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Our men and women in the military rely on AGEC to deliver critical assets that protect this nation and our allies. We are seeking colleagues that enjoy a small business team atmosphere and desire to make a difference.

**What You Will Do**

**Accounts Payable**

- Primary role and responsibilities - receive, review, and verify vendor invoices to ensure proper documentation and approval.

- Enter vendor invoices in Sage with accurate coding and compliance.

- Collaborate with the supply chain team to resolve vendor billing issues.

- Process weekly check runs, ACH payments and wire transfers.

- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and respond promptly to vendor inquiries.

- Maintain vendor master files in Sage, including required documentation such as W-9 and 1099 information.

**Month End Reconciliations & Reporting**

- Perform month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations.

- Manage vendor statements, reconcile accounts, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

- Monitor Accounts Receivable report on a weekly, following up to ensure customers remain current, credits are cleared, and all balances are reviewed for necessary adjustments.

- Set up new employees within our Concur Travel system and assist with ad-hoc questions.

**Benefit Administration and 401K**

- Assist the Human Resource Manager with processing and uploading 401(k) contribution files to the provider portal.

- Support 401(k) funding reconciliation to ensure accurate employee deferrals and employer match contributions.

- Assist with benefit reconciliation, including tracking cash-related activity and monitoring high-dollar claims for accuracy.

- Assist the Human Resource Manager with weekly payroll processing.

**Ad-hoc Administration**

- Assist the Controller with outside audit requests and gather necessary account information and documents.

- Assist in processing government invoices in WAWF, VIMS, and Commercial invoices to customers

- Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and Operations to resolve finance-related inquiries or administrative needs.

- Assist the Senior Accountant with various ad-hoc tasks

- Other duties as assigned.

**What You Will Need**

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.

- Three (3) plus years of experience in accounting, finance, and/or accounts payable.

- Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

- Strong understanding of accounting principles paired with an emphasis on strong analytical skills.

- Exceptional organizational and time management abilities with a high level of attention to detail.

- Ability to accurately interpret vendor invoices, statements, and other requests for payment.

- Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.

- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, vendors, employees, and leaders.

- Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office

- Advanced Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUPS and XLOOKUPS.

- Sage 300 experience preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the **Know Your Rights ** notice from the Department of Labor.

Staff Accountant

Aviation Ground Equipment Corp. is seeking a motivated, hands-on **Buyer ** for our growing Aerospace & Defense facility. The **Buyer ** will work with the Purchasing Supervisor to manage the purchase of all materials needed to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner.

AGEC is an industry leader in the manufacturing and supply of ground support equipment (GSE) to global commercial and military customers and end users. AGEC operates two divisions, our OEM division designs and produces world-class GSE supporting a wide range of military aircraft platforms, on behalf of defense prime contractors and Government program offices. Our Commercial Division distributes a superior line of ground support equipment, parts, and service to global MRO, airline operators, Government agencies, and aviation end users.

**What You Will Do**

- Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to the master list and clarifying unclear items.

- Submit competitive RFQs, to vendors and purchase materials per MRP report and internal requisitions.

- Place production material orders in a timely manner and monitor to completion.

- Prepares purchase/work orders by verifying specifications and prices and obtaining approval from the requisitioning department.

- Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers, monitoring, and expediting orders.

- Manage and maintain relationships with suppliers on the Approved Supplier List to maintain quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with terms of the contracts.

- Prepares purchase orders in the manufacturing software and write-ups outside of the software with accuracy and attention to detail.

- Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding the received documentation.

- Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.

- Provides purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.

- Follows departmental and quality processes set forth by the organization in an ISO 9001:2015 environment.

- Assists in resolving issues which include, shipment errors, quality issues, missing paperwork, and any non-conformances.

- Explores alternate supply sources.

- Follows and provides feedback on processes set forth by the department for organization and data management.

**What You Will Need**

- Bachelors or Associates Degree in Supply Chain or 2-5 years of relevant work experience.

- Working Knowledge of MS Office, and Purchasing Software such as MISys

- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

- Knowledge of commodity benchmarks, data analysis, and purchasing best practices.

- Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness with the ability to meet deadlines.

- Strong negotiation skills.

- Worked in an ISO environment.

- Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.

- Analytical and Critical Mindset

- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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