Staff Accountant - Black Mountain, NC

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries.

With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a 'full service' provider.

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Kearfott Corporation is looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team in Black Mountain, NC. This person will become a valuable part of the finance team and enable cross-training of departmental responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with fellow team members and other business units to gather required information to complete assignments.

• Prepares invoices in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation standards for cost-based contracts
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations including adjusting entries.
• Intracompany and intercompany postings and reconciliations.
• Conducts research as needed for posting errors, debit memos, customer issues, etc.
• Updates daily cash reports.
• Works on special projects as required.
• Supports finance during external audits.
• Provides ad-hoc reports as required.
• Assists with fixed-asset accounting, tagging, and auditing.
• Cross trained and assist with AR or AP as needed.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks

• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves.
• Ability to follow through until the tasks are complete.
• Strong organizational and communicational skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data in an ERP environment.
• Deadline-oriented, good time management and attention to detail.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 3 years of general accounting experience required.
• ERP experience required; IFS preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Must be US Citizen.

This position is located 100% onsite at our Black Mountain, NC facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans