Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Astronics Subsidiary Astronics CSC

Location Waukegan, IL

Description

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems.

Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

Summary

Assist the Controller with the monthly financial closing process including the preparation of monthly journal entries and reconciliations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties as assigned.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly Financial Statements.

• Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts

• Prepares monthly journal entries, account analysis, and monthly close tasks as assigned.

• Review monthly Prepaid Maintenance, Insurance and Inventory.

• Project Accounting.

• Lease Accounting.

• Prepare Backlog and Bookings Reports for CSC and ARM.

• Perform the development, maintenance and continual improvement of the standard cost system including standard cost review and maintenance.

• Weekly/Monthly cash maintenance, cash flows and reconciliation including reporting requirements.

• Weekly ABL reports for CSC.

• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and improve processes within the Finance team and its interactions with other departments.

• Responsible for implementing and complying with all ethical and legal compliance requirements.

• Gathers data for internal and external audits.

• Various other financial analysis activities as assigned.

• Other duties & functions may be assigned to this position as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in either accounting or finance.

• Minimum of 2-years public auditing experience with an emphasis in manufacturing

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with the entire Microsoft suite

• Familiarity with ERP software.

• Familiarity with Sox Compliance and internal controls.

• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and communicate with all levels of the organization.
  Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Able to parse large amounts of data and distinguish the pieces with a large impact;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs work flows and procedures;
  Employs logic when solving problems.

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Consistently and continuously identifies ways to validate answers;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains…