Astronics Hiring for Staff Accountant (LSI) Job at East Aurora, NY Full Time

Summary

Entry level technical accounting position within the Luminescent Systems Inc. (LSI) Accounting Controller’s function. LSI is a division of Astronics Corporation. Goals include being a strong technical accounting contributor to a business function that strives for execution excellence and continuous improvement in –

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. All knowledge and skill requirements should be understood within the context of LSI being a division of a publicly traded parent company, with all expected financial reporting and financial control disciplines associated with a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulated registrant.

Required attributes:

• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and the proper and practical application of those principles. Areas of focus include revenue recognition and product costing principles.
• Strong knowledge of financial control system fundamentals and SOX requirements.
• Strong analytical skills –
  • Published financial reports and presentations accurately and succinctly reflect the activity that occurred in the underlying business.
  • Financial reports and presentations can be effectively communicated to non-accountants.
• Execution excellence orientation –
  • Sees the opportunities in current challenges.
  • Business process optimization orientation – seeks best practices and waste elimination (lean principles application), while maintaining required documentation and compliance.
  • Positive attitude – early adopter and leader of change.
  • Perseverance
  • Accountable –
    • Quality / Accuracy before cost or schedule
    • Timely
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with the entire Microsoft suite.
• 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.
• Models Astronics core values and culture.
• Uncompromising integrity.

Essential duties and responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Accountable for accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Close the financial records monthly, maintaining compliance with LSI and Astronics accounting policies.
• Prepare journal entries, as necessary, as a component of the financial close process.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain a well-documented financial close process.
• Apply a continuous improvement mindset to the financial close process.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Responsible for reviewing contracts and determining the appropriate revenue recognition method and timing in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Analyze accounting standards for the proper accounting and disclosure of technical accounting matters and prepare related position memorandum.
• Participate in the preparation of regular financial forecasts of the company’s operations and cash flows, including rolling updates of such forecasts and both annual and long-term business plans.
• Develop, implement, and review accounting policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Develop subject matter expertise on all financial aspects of the LSI business system.
• Ad hoc financial report preparation and financial analysis, as assigned.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Request

Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [email protected]; or call: 617-655-0800. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

COVID-19 Considerations

The safety, health and well-being of our employees remains our top priority. Astronics is practicing employee safety precautions while onsite.