Staff Accountant

Job Description - Staff Accountant (18081)

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.

Description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Summary: The Staff Accountant will provide comprehensive support to the Controller and Assistant Controller across a variety of accounting functions. Responsibilities include accounts payable management, payroll process support, account reconciliations, expense tracking, audit activities support, and month‑end close process contributions. The position requires attention to detail, adherence to established procedures, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist with a broad range of accounting processes, including preparation of journal entries, management of accounts payable, support of payroll functions, oversight of inventory and fixed assets, general accounting, and intercompany or general reconciliations.
• Collaborate with management to deliver required documentation and information to corporate and external auditors on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Perform accounting functions for assigned organizational entities or facilities, ensuring the accuracy of journal entries, budgets, and accounting classifications and charges.
• Complete individual assignments as directed by supervisors and management, maintain adequate and continuous controls over all assigned activities to uphold quality standards, establish and sustain effective working relationships within the department, corporation, and community, and maintain professional competence and skills necessary for the performance of assigned responsibilities.
• Support the monthly financial close process.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and organizational skills, proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders. Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are essential for success in this role.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred but will consider relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Three (3) plus years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

• 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 accommodation 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.
• This position is currently required to work in‑office.

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.