Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant – Job Summary

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting core accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance activities, and audit readiness across the organization. This role performs detailed analysis, prepares reconciliations, supports revenue and backlog reporting, assists with SOX and internal control testing, and ensures the accuracy of financial data across multiple systems.

The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams including FP&A, operations, project management, and internal/external auditors.

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Journal Entries & Account Reconciliations – prepare and post journal entries with proper documentation, reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records for the Cooling Americas’ business.
• Bookings & Backlog Reporting – compile, maintain and analyze customer bookings/awards activity and backlog schedules for management reporting and to support periodic testing.
• SG&A Review – perform preliminary SG&A cost center spend reviews and collaborate with the FP&A analyst/department heads on variance explanations.
• Balance Sheet Review – support periodic balance sheet reviews, identify unusual activity, and prepare supporting schedules as needed.
• Month‑end Reporting – prepare product line forecast schedules and review with Controller/Finance management.
• Fixed Assets Support – serve as backup for fixed asset tracking, additions, disposals and depreciation support.
• Sales & Use Tax Support – provide support, as needed, for documentation and analysis for sales and use tax filings.

• SOX Testing – execute SOX internal control testing, support compliance initiatives, including master file audits and policy adherence.
• Revenue Recognition Review – perform ASC 606 testing at the time of order booking to ensure proper revenue recognition and assist with revenue cut‑off testing as needed.
• Census Reporting – prepare census data submissions and ensure accuracy of employee/financial information as required.

• Internal Audit Support – prepare schedules, provide documentation, and respond to internal audit requests.
• External Audit Support – support external auditors by preparing PBCs, reconciliations, and supporting evidence.
• Risk Management Requests – provide financial data and analysis for risk management inquiries from Corporate.

• Work closely with FP&A, operations, project teams, and leadership to ensure accurate financial data and provide ad hoc support to the team and department as needed.

Required Experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or project‑based accounting.
• Exposure to SOX testing, internal controls, or audit environments.
• Familiarity with ASC 606, backlog reporting, and revenue processes.
• Experience with vendor master controls, or master file audits.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Primarily office‑based role with standard business hours.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work and multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Hybrid schedule available after 90 days.

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave.
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one.
• Competitive and performance‑based compensation packages and bonus plans.
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.