Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Principal Recruiter at AAR Corp - Government Services

Responsible for inventory, fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals accounting cycle. Assists in implementation of control systems.

• Applies fundamental concepts in the application of any judgments to relatively routine matters.
• Supports a wide scope of accounting processes, including journal entry preparation, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, General Accounting and Intercompany/general reconciliations.
• Assists management with deliverables to Corporate and external auditors on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Provides accounting for the assigned organization entity or facility, verifying the accuracy of journal entries, budget and accounting classifications and charges to assigned accounts.
• Performs such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
• Supports monthly close process.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a four‑year college or university.
• Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Knowledge of Government Accounting preferred.
• Pursuing or possessing a CPA is a plus.

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off program.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• This position currently requires working in‑office 4 days per week and may work remote 1 day per week.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,000 to $68,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Location:

United States-Illinois-Wood Dale

Schedule: Full‑time

Overtime Status: Exempt

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries: Airlines and Aviation

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.