Staff Accountant

SPX Technologies • Overland Park, KS

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Building the people that build the world. With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. As part of HVAC Cooling, SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions. The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting core accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance activities, and audit readiness across the organization. This role performs detailed analysis, prepares reconciliations, supports revenue and backlog reporting, assists with SOX and internal control testing, and ensures the accuracy of financial data across multiple systems. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams including FP&A, operations, project management, and internal/external auditors.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Nice To Haves

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings clearly
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or project‑based accounting.
• Exposure to SOX testing, internal controls, or audit environments.
• Familiarity with ASC 606, backlog reporting, and revenue processes.
• Experience with vendor master controls, or master file audits.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with proper documentation, reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records for the Cooling Americas’ business.
• Compile, maintain and analyze customer bookings/awards activity and backlog schedules for management reporting and to support periodic testing.
• Perform preliminary SG&A cost center spend reviews and collaborate with the FP&A analyst/department heads on variance explanations.
• Support periodic balance sheet reviews, identify unusual activity, and prepare supporting schedules as needed.
• Prepare product line forecast schedules and review with Controller/Finance management.
• Serve as backup for fixed asset tracking, additions, disposals and depreciation support.
• Provide support, as needed, for documentation and analysis for sales and use tax filings.
• Execute SOX internal control testing, support compliance initiatives, including master file audits and policy adherence.
• Perform ASC 606 testing at the time of order booking to ensure proper revenue recognition and assist with revenue cut-off testing as needed.
• Prepare census data submissions and ensure accuracy of employee/financial information as required.
• Prepare schedules, provide documentation, and respond to internal audit requests.
• Support external auditors by preparing PBCs, reconciliations, and supporting evidence.
• Provide financial data and analysis for risk management inquiries from Corporate.
• Work closely with FP&A, operations, project teams, and leadership to ensure accurate financial data and provide ad hoc support to the team and department as needed.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
• Commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

What This Job Offers

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