Staff Accountant (Chittenango, NY)

Staff Accountant - Aerospace Manufacturing

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting and Finance Team.

This position reports directly to the Site Controller at our plant in Chittenango, New York.

The position plays a key role within the finance function of the organization.

It will provide an opportunity for growth so the individual will be ready to assume an assistant controllership role within a five-year period.

The position requires the candidate to have a minimum of four to five years of combined experience, in both general ledger and cost accounting and in a manufacturing setting.

A strong understanding of the manufacturing business cycles and controls is required.

Having any public accounting experience is also a plus.

The role will require the individual to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong analytical and organizational skills.

WHAT WE OFFER


* Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees


* Comprehensive Benefit Plans


* Quarterly Bonus Opportunity


* 401k with Company Match


* Emphasis on Employee Engagement


* Paid Holidays and Vacation Time


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Opportunities for Advancement

Major Responsibilities


* Work directly with the site controller to assist in various requests from both the local operations and corporate finance teams (e.g., ad hoc analysis, special reporting, training).


* Assist and work with the financial accounting shared services team in the month-end closing process.


* Prepare and update the site's weekly cash forecasts (e.g., receipts and disbursements).


* Monitor weekly the accounts receivable aging and lead weekly meetings with the both the local customer service and financial shared services teams to coordinate collections.


* Prepare various daily/weekly reconciliations (e.g., sales, cash).

Review month-end balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the financial accounting shared services team.


* Participate and help to organize the annual physical inventory and other cycle count programs.


* Assist in preparing for the annual standard cost update, including new product costings, and ensure proper inventory valuation.


* Assist in managing the site's annual external audit including review/preparation of audit material, coordinating site visits with external auditors, and responding to external auditor inquiries.


* Ensures the company's financial and accounting policies are understood and consistently applied.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; operations experience a plus.


* 3-4 years of direct experience leadi...