Staff Accountant - Aerospace

Employment

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for the Accounts Payable process including invoice processing, vendor payments, and month-end accruals, as well as the Accounts Receivable process including invoicing, cash application, and collections. This role supports the Controller by performing various reconciliations, month-end journal entries, and assisting with preparation of monthly financial statements.

Essential Functions

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process including invoice processing and coding, vendor payments and check runs, vendor statement reconciliations, and reconciliation of received-but-not-invoiced accounts
• Process and manage employee expense reports in accordance with company policy
• Prepare and file annual 1099s in compliance with IRS requirements
• Maintain vendor relationships through timely and professional communication; partner with the Purchasing team to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate and timely payment processing
• Assist Controller in developing and maintaining AP cash flow forecasting
• Manage the Accounts Receivable process including invoicing, cash application, and collections
• Assist Controller with monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end expense accruals
• Assist Controller with preparation of monthly financial statements
• Assist Controller in developing and maintaining weekly AR cash forecasting
• Perform reconciliations of selected accounts; investigate and resolve differences
• Ensure all accounting is in compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies
• Perform other ad hoc projects as required

Work Experience

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an accounting/finance role with demonstrated AP experience required; AR experience is a plus
• Experience utilizing a comprehensive ERP system is required; experience with multiple sites/locations within the ERP is advantageous

Essential Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and standard accounting practices, including AP and AR processes
• Strong knowledge of vendor management, 1099 compliance, and expense reporting procedures
• Accuracy and detail orientation are essential
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities to appropriately handle unexpected challenges
• Self-management skills including efficiency, sense of urgency, ability to adapt to unexpected circumstances, and ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and concurrent deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors, internal teams, and cross-functional partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word, with demonstrated advanced Excel skills

Travel Requirements: Travel is generally not required for this role.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The normal work environment is a standard office setting with a quiet noise level. Occasionally, the work environment may include the manufacturing plant and/or warehouse and shipping docks where noise levels are higher.

Employee must be able to:

• Spend prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Send and receive information using a telephone, computer, and peripherals
• Occasionally climb stairs
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds

Education

Required Degree Level: Undergraduate

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field; a combination of education and/or relevant progressive experience may be considered in lieu of degree