Jr. Staff Accountant

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

Summary Of Position

The Junior Staff Accountant will incorporate accounting knowledge, analysis, and problem-solving principles within a medium-sized manufacturing organization. They must possess an understanding of GAAP and internal controls. The Junior Staff Accountant will work alongside the Staff Accountant and Accounting Manager to execute the functions that are vital to the company’s daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting timelines.

Essential Functions

• Performs a wide range of general accounting duties, including month-end close tasks, account reconciliations, and the preparation of journal entries.
• Assists with financial, federal, and state audits by providing necessary documentation and support.
• Aids the Treasury department by processing bank transactions and providing historical transaction reports.
• Provides support to Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions.
• Manages the processing of employee expense reports through SAP Concur.
• Tracks capital expenditure spending and follows procedures for asset management.
• Supports the preparation and submission of tax filings and U.S. government reports.
• Aids the department 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

• A Bachelor’s degree: in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Proficient: using Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Thorough knowledge: of GAAP accounting, compliance, and internal controls.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP software experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a comparable accounting position

TRAVEL

May be required (1 – 2 occasions per year) to travel to other local sites during the workday.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee…