Finance - Accounting Co-Op

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Accounting Co-Op position is a paid full-time summer position and a part-time position during the fall and spring school semesters. The position provides the student with exposure to a wide variety of finance and accounting duties, and experience in Ascent Aerospace’s corporate finance and accounting department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Prepare weekly Percentage of Completion (POC) analysis
• Perform daily project timekeeping audits
• Assist with monthly tracking and reporting of capital expenditures
• Perform weekly general ledger cost audits
• Assist with month-end closings and preparation of management reports
• Assist with annual financial statement audit
• Prepare journal entries, intercompany billings, and account reconciliations
• Assist with cash reports and bank reconciliations
• Collect financial data, and analyze variances and performance metrics
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, Company policies and reporting requirements
• Any additional duties assigned by management


REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:
• Pursuing a Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Grasp of accrual accounting concepts, cost accounting, and financial statement preparation
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Ability to effectively handle tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ethical conduct with a high regard for confidential information.
• Proficient with computers, M/S Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Organized with an attention to detail
• Has confidence in leading processes, projects and looks for opportunities
• Ability to work with management team to help drive performance


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None


TRAVEL
None


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.
• 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 weekends to meet department and business demands.
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understanding that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.


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, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
This position requires use of information that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder').
Ascent Aerospace is 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, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to