Accountant

Alloy Surfaces Co Inc • Chester Township, PA

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About The Position

The Accountant for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) supports accounting and finance functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, cash forecasting, and audit support. The role ensures internal reporting is accurate and timely, and supports financial analysis and corporate reporting while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

The position also supports budgeting and forecasting, government contracting accounting duties, tax schedules, accounts receivable monitoring, and process improvement. It carries out other assigned duties and helps uphold company policies, ethical standards, and safety expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least four years of accounting, finance, or audit experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently; the role involves sitting most of the time, with brief periods of walking or standing, and computer use.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing and/or aerospace and defense company.
• Experience using Microsoft D365 and Power BI.
• Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and/or IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure data integrity and provide reporting and analysis, including setting up contracts in the accounting system and coordinating with other departments.
• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast processes.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement (General Ledger) fluctuation analysis.
• Prepare and improve weekly cash forecasts for submission to Corporate.
• Identify and implement improvements to cash forecasting reports and data.
• Provide support for internal, public, workers’ compensation, 401(k), and other audits as required.
• Monitor accounts receivable and collaborate with the Contracts department and customers to determine payment status.
• Prepare tax schedules as required by outside tax preparers.
• Assist the Controller with departmental financial reviews and process improvements.
• Assist with government contracting duties, including indirect rates, allocation of indirect costs, changes in cost accounting practices, investigations and disputes, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Identify operational improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework.
• Adhere to the Group ethos of employees going home safely at the end of the working day.
• Promote ethical behavior, the Group’s core values, and a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC.
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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