Staff Accountant / AP Lead - Highland Heights, OH

Back Staff Accountant / AP Lead #26-571 Highland Heights, Ohio, United States X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Company Inertial Aerospace Services Employment Status Full-Time Career Level Experienced Non-Manager Job Description

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.

Requirements

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

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.