Accountant II

Woodward L'Orange•Rockford, IL

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future. Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Estimated annual base pay: $72,000(minimum) - $93,000(midpoint) - $115,000(maximum) All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity. 401(k) match (4.5%) Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%) Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays. Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave. Paid parental leave. Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits. Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life Member referral bonus Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Requirements

Attention to detail: The ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy in financial records and reports.
Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Compliance: The ability to stay up-to-date on financial regulations and laws and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Technology proficiency: The ability to use financial software and tools to manage accounting data, generate reports, and analyze financial performance.
Organization: The ability to manage time and multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
Critical thinking: The ability to think critically and solve complex financial problems.
Reconciliation: The ability to reconcile financial accounts, ensure that all financial records are valid, complete, and accurate, and effectively remediate variances in a timely manner.
Teamwork: The ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with others.
Financial analysis: The ability to analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
Financial reporting: The ability to prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
US – Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) of Accounting or Finance required
3-5 years of experience
CPA license
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Responsibilities

Ensuring that the organization complies with all financial regulations, laws, and internal controls.
Analyzing financial data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
Preparing and analyzing financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Providing support to other members of the finance team, including preparing financial reports.
Reconciling financial accounts, including bank statements and general ledger accounts.
Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns for multiple jurisdictions.
Create, structure, and maintain WBS elements in SAP to support project planning, cost tracking, and financial reporting.