Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Accounting And Payroll Specialist

TAT Technologies ("TAT") is a fast-growing, profitable provider of aerospace thermal management, power and actuation products, and repair services. Established in 1969, TAT serves as a global partner to leading aerospace companies, delivering innovative solutions across commercial, defense, OEM, and MRO markets. With employees and operations in the U.S. and Israel, TAT is recognized for its flexibility, technical expertise, and commitment to customer success.

TAT Technologies' Charlotte Group Office serves as the company's corporate leadership and shared services center, supporting its global network of operations. Home to executive leadership, finance, marketing, sales, human resources, and other corporate functions, the office provides strategic direction, enterprise support, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the continued success of the organization's worldwide operations.

We are seeking an Accounting and Payroll Specialist to oversee and administer the Company's centralized payroll function, corporate stock administration activities, and the accounting and financial reporting of LPI corporate operations. This position serves as a key member of the accounting team, ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, proper administration of equity-based compensation programs, and timely, accurate financial reporting for the corporate entity.

The ideal candidate combines strong payroll expertise with accounting knowledge and a detail-oriented approach to stock administration, internal controls, and financial compliance.

Main Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll process for multiple business entities and locations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll for hourly, salaried, exempt, and non-exempt employees.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings, year-end reporting, W-2 preparation, and payroll audits.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts and support monthly close activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related employee inquiries.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure accurate processing of compensation changes, bonuses, commissions, benefits deductions, and terminations.
• Develop and maintain payroll procedures, controls, and documentation.

Stock Administration

• Administer the Company's equity compensation programs, including stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and other equity-based awards.
• Maintain equity records and capitalization tables in coordination with executive leadership, legal counsel, and external administrators.
• Process grants, vesting events, exercises, and distributions in accordance with plan documents.
• Ensure compliance with SEC, tax, accounting, and reporting requirements related to equity compensation.
• Support preparation of stock-based compensation calculations and disclosures for financial reporting purposes.
• Coordinate communication with employees regarding equity awards and related transactions.
• Assist with corporate governance activities related to equity plans and shareholder records.

Corporate Accounting (LPI)

• Maintain the general ledger and accounting records for LPI corporate operations.
• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Manage intercompany transactions and allocations between corporate and operating entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for LPI.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Assist with external audits and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Monitor and improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Maintain strong internal controls over payroll, equity administration, and corporate accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll, tax, accounting, and reporting requirements.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support special projects, system implementations, and reporting initiatives as assigned.