Staff Accountant

Our client, a leading manufacturer of aero engines and industrial gas turbine components, is a globally recognized public company with a remarkable 75-year history of growth and innovation. Renowned in the aerospace industry, it offers an exceptional company culture that fosters development and provides diverse opportunities. Forbes has honored it as one of the World's Best Employers, highlighting its commitment to excellence and inclusivity.

• Publicly traded company on a path of continuous growth, recognized by Forbes as a top global employer
• This position is eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Exceptional insurance coverage and 401(k) matching program (9%), effective upon hire
• Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
• Vibrant company culture and collaborative team environment
• Access to excellent training programs for professional development
• Free fitness center membership
• Be at the forefront of innovation, applying machine learning to aerospace manufacturing
• Collaborate with a supportive, cutting-edge team dedicated to solving challenging real-world problems

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant. This is a hands-on role embedded within a collaborative accounting and finance team, offering meaningful day-to-day ownership of core general accounting functions. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the execution of general ledger activities, month-end close, and financial reporting, while also serving as a key backup resource to the Senior Financial Analyst on inventory accounting, standard cost analysis, and forecasting activities.

This position is ideally suited for a manufacturing-focused accountant eager to deepen their technical skill set and grow in a structured, process-driven environment.

• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger monthly.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support the monthly close process, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to meet established close deadlines.
• Assist with balance sheet reviews and internal/external audit requests, providing supporting documentation and analysis as needed.

• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to management and relevant business partners.
• Perform PAE (Pre-Authorized Expenditure) and GASE (General and Specific Expense) variance analysis, communicating findings and trends to the finance team.
• Support the Senior Financial Analyst with inventory-related reporting, standard cost revisions, and periodic forecasting activities.

• Monitor and actively manage the accounts receivable aging, proactively following up on past‑due balances to support healthy cash flow.
• Process credit memos and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) transactions accurately and in accordance with established policies.

• Coordinate and maintain the revert/scrap scheduling and tracking process, including preparation and issuance of related invoices.
• Assist with standard cost system updates and reconciliation of inventory-related accounts to the general ledger.

• Complete weekly and bi-monthly payroll reconciliations, ensuring data integrity between payroll systems and the general ledger.

• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline, automate, or otherwise improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Partner with IT and operations teams to evaluate and implement system enhancements supporting the accounting function.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and its application within a manufacturing or cost accounting context.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data…