Staff Accountant

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Staff Accountant must have accounting experience incorporating analysis and problem-solving principles within a medium sized manufacturing organization. They must possess a strong understanding of GAAP, tax compliance requirements, and possess experience in operating within and assessing internal control environments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This document does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
• Performs a wide range of general accounting duties, including month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and the preparation of journal entries.
• Contributes to cash forecasting and bank reconciliation processes, and provides support to Corporate Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions.
• Manages the processing of employee expense reports through SAP Concur.
• Oversees capital project tracking and helps establish procedures for asset management.
• Assists with financial, federal, and state audits by providing necessary documentation and support.
• Supports the preparation and submission of tax filings and U.S. government reports.
• Aids the Finance Director in developing, implementing, and maintaining company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Participates in the budget planning process by gathering, analyzing, and consolidating financial data.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function.
• Prepares ad hoc reports by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data and trends.
• Completes additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP accounting, compliance, and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate, influence and motivate at all levels of the organization.
• Time Management & Organizational Skills – Consistently meets deadlines and commitments. Prioritizes and plans work activities and utilizes time effectively to deliver on realistic action plans.
• Problem solving skills – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Dependability – the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Interpersonal Skills – the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• CPA/MBA
• Hyperion and SAP software experience
• Percentage of Completion accounting experience or knowledge

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Infrequently required to travel to other local sites during the workday

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.
• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Will be required to stand for extended periods of time when conducting training or other work events.
• May be required to access the manufacturing plant.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, and airborne particles.
• The employee may be exposed to vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• May be required to work OT and weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand PPE that is required in the manufacturing area.
• Knows the purpose and location of Material Safety Data Sheets

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands 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.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,