Staff Accountant

Augmentis•Rochester, NY

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a leading manufacturer of aero engines and industrial gas turbine components, is a globally recognized public company with a remarkable 75-year history of growth and innovation. Renowned in the aerospace industry, it offers an exceptional company culture that fosters development and provides diverse opportunities. Forbes has honored it as one of the World's Best Employers, highlighting its commitment to excellence and inclusivity. This position is ideally suited for a manufacturing-focused accountant eager to deepen their technical skill set and grow in a structured, process-driven environment. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the execution of general ledger activities, month-end close, and financial reporting, while also serving as a key backup resource to the Senior Financial Analyst on inventory accounting, standard cost analysis, and forecasting activities. This is a hands-on role embedded within a collaborative accounting and finance team, offering meaningful day-to-day ownership of core general accounting functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and its application within a manufacturing or cost accounting context.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).

Nice To Haves

2-3 years of direct exposure to standard cost accounting systems within manufacturing or aerospace.
Experience with ERP systems, particularly QAD, Oracle, or Hyperion; Visual Manufacturing Software experience is a plus.
Familiarity with aerospace industry accounting standards and practices.

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger monthly.
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
Support the monthly close process, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to meet established close deadlines.
Assist with balance sheet reviews and internal/external audit requests, providing supporting documentation and analysis as needed.
Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to management and relevant business partners.
Perform PAE (Pre-Authorized Expenditure) and GASE (General and Specific Expense) variance analysis, communicating findings and trends to the finance team.
Support the Senior Financial Analyst with inventory-related reporting, standard cost revisions, and periodic forecasting activities.
Monitor and actively manage the accounts receivable aging, proactively following up on past-due balances to support healthy cash flow.
Process credit memos and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) transactions accurately and in accordance with established policies.
Coordinate and maintain the revert/scrap scheduling and tracking process, including preparation and issuance of related invoices.
Assist with standard cost system updates and reconciliation of inventory-related accounts to the general ledger.
Complete weekly and bi-monthly payroll reconciliations, ensuring data integrity between payroll systems and the general ledger.
Proactively identify opportunities to streamline, automate, or otherwise improve accounting processes and internal controls.
Partner with IT and operations teams to evaluate and implement system enhancements supporting the accounting function.

Benefits

$1,000 sign-on bonus
Exceptional insurance coverage
401(k) matching program (9%)
Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period
Access to excellent training programs for professional development
Free fitness center membership
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 paid company holidays per year
Employee Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave, up to 3 weeks at 100% pay for the birth or adoption of a child