Staff Accountant

Basic Function

To assist the Site Controller in all financial reporting requirements.

• Monthly financial closing duties including:
  Standard journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, inter-company tie out, audit of shipping and receiving for proper cut-off, Hyperion data/supplement information upload, and preparation and distribution of financials.
• Maintain fixed assets and perform annual fixed asset audit.
• Administrator of the Concur travel card program and purchase card program.
• Prepare annual corporate tax package, sales and use tax, and R&D tax credit.
• Assists in the monitoring of internal controls and adheres to all SOX requirements.
• Provides standard costing and assists in annual physical inventory audit.
• Prepare annual royalty calculation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience:
  
  0-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting, finance, or related focus (Co-op or internship experience may be included)
• Knowledge:
  Functional understanding of accounting principles
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions with attention to detail
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Education/Certification:
  
  BA or BS in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field

• Experience:
  
  1-3 years of accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in the manufacturing industry
• Knowledge:
  Comprehensive knowledge of the month-end close process, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting to ensure accurate and timely closing of the general ledger
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Experience with financial reporting and consolidation systems, specifically Hyperion
  • Working knowledge of corporate tax processes, including preparation of federal tax packages, sales and use tax filings, and support for specialized credits
  • Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and SOX requirements
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Education/Certification:
  • BS in Accounting
  • CPA and/or CMA

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.