Accountant II

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant II at our Lynnwood, WA location. About Crane: Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! Job Summary: The Accountant II is responsible for performing month‑end close activities and preparing journal entries, financial statements, and related supporting schedules. This position also oversees fixed asset accounting, completes account reconciliations, administers the Capital Expense Request (CER) process, maintains supplier and customer records, and prepares documentation required for audits and tax reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience demonstrating proficiency in applying modern accounting principles within a manufacturing or high‑technology environment.
• Working knowledge of financial systems, budget processes, GAAP standards, capital investment principles, and analytical methodologies used in financial analysis.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• BA or BS degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous financial/cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly Oracle.
• Familiarity with Hyperion HFM.
• CPA Certification

Responsibilities

• Execute month‑end close procedures, prepare journal entries, and upload monthly statistical account inputs into HFM.
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger, including recording acquisitions, calculating depreciation, and processing disposals.
• Administer the Capital Expense Request (CER) process by attending kick‑off meetings, supporting requestors in preparing documentation, reviewing submissions, and coordinating approval with the Controller.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and supporting schedules, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare Federal and State tax reporting.
• Support maintenance of supplier and customer master data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and reconcile prepaid accounts, ensuring adherence to GAAP and accurate amortization schedules.
• Prepare and review monthly bank account reconciliations in accordance with established deadlines.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors by preparing required documentation and explaining monthly closing procedures.
• Cross‑train with team members on key closing activities, including HFM uploads, to ensure operational continuity.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Perform specialized financial analyses as assigned.
• Complete other responsibilities as directed by the supervisor or management.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• Education reimbursement eligible after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level