Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant - Aerospace Manufacturing

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance Team. This position reports directly to the Site Controller at our plant in Chittenango, New York. The position plays a key role within the finance function of the organization. It will provide an opportunity for growth so the individual will be ready to assume an assistant controllership role within a five-year period.

The position requires the candidate to have a minimum of four to five years of combined experience, in both general ledger and cost accounting and in a manufacturing setting. A strong understanding of the manufacturing business cycles and controls is required. Having any public accounting experience is also a plus. The role will require the individual to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees
• Comprehensive Benefit Plans
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• 401k with Company Match
• Emphasis on Employee Engagement
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Advancement

• Work directly with the site controller to assist in various requests from both the local operations and corporate finance teams (e.g., ad hoc analysis, special reporting, training).
• Assist and work with the financial accounting shared services team in the month-end closing process.
• Prepare and update the site's weekly cash forecasts (e.g., receipts and disbursements).
• Monitor weekly the accounts receivable aging and lead weekly meetings with the both the local customer service and financial shared services teams to coordinate collections.
• Prepare various daily/weekly reconciliations (e.g., sales, cash). Review month-end balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the financial accounting shared services team.
• Participate and help to organize the annual physical inventory and other cycle count programs.
• Assist in preparing for the annual standard cost update, including new product costings, and ensure proper inventory valuation.
• Assist in managing the site's annual external audit including review/preparation of audit material, coordinating site visits with external auditors, and responding to external auditor inquiries.
• Ensures the company's financial and accounting policies are understood and consistently applied.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; operations experience a plus.
• 3-4 years of direct experience leading accounting practices in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace, must have in-depth understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing costing methodologies.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, FASB standards and internal control processes and procedures.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic and tactical financial plans, and developing, implementing and analyzing key indicators of plan achievement.
• Ability to multi-task and manage often conflicting priorities effectively displaying strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft tools and experience with ERP Systems (Oracle/SAP background is preferred)
• Outstanding PC skills and ability to quickly analyze rapidly changing circumstances and provide sound financial advice.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the…