AP Accountant

Curtiss-Wright•Chesapeake, VA

7h•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

AP Accountant Reporting to the Controller of the Fleet Solutions business unit, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced accountant to step into a challenging role, own it, drive success, lead change and expand your career at Curtiss-Wright. Fleet Solutions is searching for an individual with detailed and experienced exposure to General Ledger, ERP (Oracle/SAP), SOX testing, Internal/External audits, Tax, and reporting. Our Fleet Solutions group supports the US Navy aircraft carrier, submarine, and various support vessels repair work. We provide technical direction primarily associated with shipboard installation and overhauls of Curtiss-Wright and OEM partnership equipment. This unique opportunity will support the accounting and financial needs of all Fleet Solutions sites and be a key member of our growing team! Location: Chesapeake, VA Salary: $60,000 to $75,000 Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in VA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer. We Take Care of Our People Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture Your Challenge Primary responsibility is to manage the Accounts Payable function, from coding invoices, verification and entering vendor invoices, check requests and wire transfers. Perform 3-way match and ensure charges are aligned with purchase order and receipts. Be willing to investigate any discrepancies in a timely manner. Process weekly check-runs and ensure proper account code classification and approvals. Collaborate with the purchasing department to ensure P2P process. Post daily cash receipts and reconcile cash reports with the General and Corporate ledgers. Govern Fixed Assets to include preparation of Appropriation Request and route for proper approval, set up Fleet’s FAS system at ‘in service’ date, and run monthly depreciation schedule. In addition to oversee annual physical inventory. Ensures compliance with GAAP and other regulatory or governmental regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR). Support Controller and Sr. Accountant with uploads to a web-based financial reporting system, to include internal and external audit work files. Performs month, quarter, and year-end closing accounting activities such as account reconciliations and journal entries in accordance with GAAP, maintains closing schedules for departmental communication tool, and perform various analysis in preparation for successful accounting close. Responsible for inter-company accounting in line with accounting standards and internal policies. Know and support company and departmental procedures Position may have dual reporting relationships to the Controller of Fleet Solutions as well as to the Director or local site leader. Other duties as necessary. Limited travel requirements, but may be as much as 10% at times for training or team meetings.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen
BA or BS degree in accounting/finance with 3+ years’ experience in accounting theory, cost accounting in a project-based manufacturing environment and G/L experience.
Must possess some current familiarity status with GAAP, CAS, and FAR.
Experience working with SOX requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships.
Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and sense of urgency.
Strong collaboration and partnership skills with the ability to listen, solve complex problems, and deal with ambiguity.
Strong customer focus.
Well organized and flexible.
Ability to multitask and meet critical deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience with and understanding of manufacturing business processes preferably in an engineered-to-order, project-oriented business environment.
Previous experience with Oracle or similar ERP System is strongly preferred.
Previous experience in the government aftermarket space is preferred, but not required.
LEAN and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the Accounts Payable function, from coding invoices, verification and entering vendor invoices, check requests and wire transfers.
Perform 3-way match and ensure charges are aligned with purchase order and receipts.
Be willing to investigate any discrepancies in a timely manner.
Process weekly check-runs and ensure proper account code classification and approvals.
Collaborate with the purchasing department to ensure P2P process.
Post daily cash receipts and reconcile cash reports with the General and Corporate ledgers.
Govern Fixed Assets to include preparation of Appropriation Request and route for proper approval, set up Fleet’s FAS system at ‘in service’ date, and run monthly depreciation schedule. In addition to oversee annual physical inventory.
Ensures compliance with GAAP and other regulatory or governmental regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
Support Controller and Sr. Accountant with uploads to a web-based financial reporting system, to include internal and external audit work files.
Performs month, quarter, and year-end closing accounting activities such as account reconciliations and journal entries in accordance with GAAP, maintains closing schedules for departmental communication tool, and perform various analysis in preparation for successful accounting close.
Responsible for inter-company accounting in line with accounting standards and internal policies.
Know and support company and departmental procedures
Other duties as necessary.