Senior Accountant

Astronics • Waukegan, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in either accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 2-years public auditing experience with an emphasis in manufacturing
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with the entire Microsoft suite
• Familiarity with ERP software.
• Familiarity with Sox Compliance and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with the monthly financial closing process including the preparation of monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly Financial Statements.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Prepares monthly journal entries, account analysis, and monthly close tasks as assigned.
• Review monthly Prepaid Maintenance, Insurance and Inventory.
• Project Accounting.
• Lease Accounting.
• Prepare Backlog and Bookings Reports for CSC and ARM.
• Perform the development, maintenance and continual improvement of the standard cost system including standard cost review and maintenance.
• Weekly/Monthly cash maintenance, cash flows and reconciliation including reporting requirements.
• Weekly ABL reports for CSC.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and improve processes within the Finance team and its interactions with other departments.
• Responsible for implementing and complying with all ethical and legal compliance requirements.
• Gathers data for internal and external audits.
• Various other financial analysis activities as assigned.
• Other duties & functions may be assigned to this position as needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
• 401K, Profit Sharing & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

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