Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

About Us:

AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments:
Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.

AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.

Accountant - 17919

SUMMARY: Prepares month end journal entries and related reconciliations, reports, and analyses largely related to accounts receivable, cash and sales. Completes Revenue Recognition Testing. Assists in implementation of control systems related to the area. Assists in internal control audits.

• Gathers and correlates basic accounting, cash, and other financial information using established procedures.
• Applies fundamental concepts in the application of any judgments to relatively routine matters.
• Provides accounting for the assigned organization entity or facility, verifying the accuracy of journal entries, budget and accounting classifications and charges to assigned accounts.
• Conducts special studies and develops financial reports for the facility.
• Performs such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Assists in month end close responsibilities including journal entries, reconciliations, audit requests, and quarterly reports for SEC filings.
• Supports monthly close process.
• Light travel may be required.
• All other duties as assigned.

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CORE COMPETENCIES: Commitment to company values and ethics Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities Problem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve processes Advanced computer proficiency

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

-Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel required, and the ability to adapt to new systems.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Degree in Accounting required.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Finance

United States

Full-time

Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.