Staff Accountant (Aerospace Manufacturing)

Location: Piqua, Ohio, United States; onsite. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not provided, and candidates requiring current or future sponsorship or holding temporary visas are not eligible.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics develops aerospace and industrial products and operates in the manufacturing sector.

What you will do

• Support the Site Controller with monthly financial closing, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, inter-company tie-outs, shipping and receiving cut-off audits, Hyperion uploads, and financial statement distribution.
• Maintain fixed assets and perform the annual fixed asset audit.
• Administer the Concur travel card and purchase card programs.
• Prepare the annual corporate tax package, sales and use tax filings, and R&D tax credit documentation.
• Monitor internal controls, comply with SOX requirements, provide standard costing support, and assist with the annual physical inventory audit.
• Use BI tools to improve daily, weekly, and monthly reporting automation.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting, finance, or a related field; co-op and internship experience may be included.
• Functional understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions with attention to detail.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• BA or BS in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice to have

• 1–3 years of accounting experience or equivalent experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and general ledger reporting.
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation systems, specifically Hyperion.
• Working knowledge of corporate tax processes, including federal tax packages, sales and use tax filings, and specialized credits.
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and SOX requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• BS in Accounting.
• CPA and/or CMA certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite work at the Piqua, Ohio location.
• Full-time employment.
• Equal opportunity employment.