Senior Accountant – Aerospace Manufacturing
New Britain, CT (Full-Time Onsite) $80k – $110k
We are a fast-growing aerospace manufacturing company seeking a Senior Accountant to join our finance team in New Britain, CT. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with broad exposure across accounting, manufacturing operations, and financial reporting.
This role is a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or plant accounting and involves ownership of the monthly close process, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance support within a manufacturing environment.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, general ledger (GL) review, account reconciliations, payroll accounting, and variance analysis
- Own monthly financial reporting and management reporting to support business performance, operational decision-making, and financial analysis
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
- Perform cost accounting support activities, including inventory accounting, variance analysis, and manufacturing financial reporting
- Manage inventory cycle count program, including coordination, reconciliation of variances, and investigation of discrepancies
- Track capital projects (Capex) from purchase order through capitalization and maintain fixed asset accounting records
- Partner with operations, production, and supply chain teams to improve financial accuracy, inventory visibility, and cost control
- Assist with internal and external audits, internal controls, and compliance activities
- Serve as backup support for Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions
- Support process improvement, continuous improvement initiatives, and ERP system enhancements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent
- 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience with general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close
- Cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or plant accounting experience strongly preferred
- ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite, or similar)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong communication skills and collaborative, cross-functional mindset
- Experience with process improvement and operational finance support
- Broad exposure across accounting, finance, and manufacturing operations—not limited to a single function
- Direct visibility with leadership and involvement in real business decisions
- Opportunity to improve financial processes, reporting, and manufacturing cost visibility
- Supportive, collaborative team culture where people help each other succeed
- Structured month-end close process with realistic expectations that support work-life balance
- Room to grow into additional responsibilities over time, while also supporting those who prefer to remain in a hands-on senior accounting role
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical insurance plans including dental and vision
- Company paid insurance packages: life insurance, short-term disability, and long term disability
- 401k and HRA Funding
- Company paid apparel with dry cleaning
- Safety shoe vouchers
- Paid time off, paid holidays and paid floating holidays to accommodate our diverse work environment
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continued education and professional development
- Company paid job training
- Family leave
- Employee discounts
- On-site Micro Market
- Company family picnic and holiday parties
ABOUT US:
Polamer Precision Inc., is a global aerospace manufacturing company specializing in complex aerospace engine components for demanding applications. We collaborate with clients to solve challenges in engineering and production. Polamer Precision's approach to aerospace manufacturing is vastly different than other sub-primes in the aerospace industry. We are a positive, forward-looking company with the future on our collective minds. Polamer Precision's efforts present a paradigm shift in terms of what can be accomplished with manufacturing in the United States. Our ability to maximize technological assets while empowering people with the latest tools enables us to compete on a global scale. Whether installing a megawatt solar array or acquiring the latest cutting-edge technology, we strive to improve every aspect of aerospace manufacturing on a daily basis. Innovation and dedication to new technology has resulted in a proven track record of surpassing expectations while consistently setting the bar for what can be accomplished in lean manufacturing. Our relentless pursuit to innovate is at the core of our principles. We have had unprecedented growth year after year with a current employee count of over 190+ and almost a billion-dollar backlog of business.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT POLAMER PRECISION, INC. PLEASE VISIT:
www.polamer.us
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.
Polamer Precision, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.