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Huntsville, AL, US, 35808
INTRODUCTION
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.
Position Summary
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.
COMPENSATION
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 65,000
Salary Maximum: 75,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
LOCATION:
Huntsville, AL, US, 35808
INTRODUCTION
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.
Position Summary
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.
COMPENSATION
Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 65,000
Salary Maximum: 75,000
Incentive: No
Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Accountant
Match your credentials to the right EB category
A U.S.-equivalent bachelor's in accounting places you in EB-3, while a master's degree or CPA licensure can support an EB-2 filing. Confirm your foreign degree equivalency with a credential evaluation before starting any PERM application.
Use OFLC data to assess employer viability
Search the OFLC Wage Search by SOC code 13-2011 to see which employers have filed PERM applications for accountant roles in your target metro. Employers with recent filings are far more likely to already have sponsorship infrastructure in place.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to surface accounting employers who have completed the PERM process before. This cuts the prospecting time most candidates waste targeting firms that have never sponsored a green card.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Ask the employer to commit to a PERM filing start date in writing before you sign. Accounting firms sometimes delay initiating the process for years after hiring, and having a documented timeline protects you from indefinite waiting.
Understand how the PERM job description affects you
DOL requires that the PERM job description match your actual duties, not an idealized version. If your employer writes requirements you do not meet today, it can invalidate the application. Review the draft with your employer's immigration counsel before submission.
Track your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date determines when you can file for adjustment of status. For EB-3 applicants from India or China, backlogs can run decades, so monitoring the monthly Visa Bulletin from day one matters.
Green Card Accountant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an accountant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Accountant positions typically qualify for EB-3 under the professional worker category, which requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. If the role requires a master's degree or the candidate holds a CPA with substantial specialized experience, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's attorney documents the minimum requirements during PERM, so the job description is critical to getting the category right.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for accountants?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that expires. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery at the petition stage, so your employer can file an I-140 at any time. The tradeoff is a longer overall timeline: PERM alone typically takes six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication and a priority date wait that varies significantly by country of birth.
What does the PERM process look like for an accounting role?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. DOL then reviews the application and, if certified, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS. The entire PERM-to-I-140 stage generally runs nine to eighteen months before you can even apply for adjustment of status.
How do I find accounting employers who have sponsored green cards before?
Migrate Mate lets you filter accounting job listings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you are applying to firms that have already completed the PERM process at least once. Targeting experienced sponsors reduces the risk of an employer starting the process and abandoning it midway due to unfamiliarity with DOL requirements or legal costs.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I am on H-1B status?
Yes. Concurrent H-1B status and an active PERM case are standard practice. Filing the PERM while you are on H-1B gives you AC21 portability protections once your I-140 is approved and you have waited 180 days, letting you change employers in a similar accounting role without losing your priority date.