Accountant

Chemring Group; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is seeking an Accountant to support accounting and finance activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, cash forecasting, and audits. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and financial analysis within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The candidate will assist in month-end closes, budgeting, forecasting, and government contracting duties while maintaining strong data integrity and cross-department communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Minimum of four years of accounting, finance, or audit experience.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing and/or aerospace and defense is preferred.
• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 and Power BI is a plus.
• Knowledge of CAS and/or IFRS is a plus.
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• MS Excel proficiency with advanced functions (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure data integrity and provide reporting and analysis across departments.
• Support annual budget and monthly forecast processes.
• Analyze balance sheets and income statements for fluctuations.
• Prepare and improve weekly cash forecasts for Corporate submission.
• Support internal, public, and other audits as required.
• Monitor accounts receivable and coordinate with Contracts and customers on payments.

Skills

MS Excel (advanced)

Analytical abilities

Effective communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Financial accounting principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft D365

Power BI

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant for Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is responsible for supporting accounting and finance functions and performing crucial accounting and finance activities, including journal entries, account reconciliation, cash forecasting, and supporting various audits. The Accountant ensures that all internal reporting is completed accurate and timely within the company’s deadlines and plays a vital role in financial analysis and corporate reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations
• Ensure data integrity and provide reporting and analysis, including setting up contracts in the accounting system, and communicating and coordinating with other departments
• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast processes
• Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement (General Ledger) fluctuation analysis
• Prepare and improve weekly cash forecasts for submission to Corporate
• Identify and implement improvements to cash forecasting reports and data
• Provide audit support for internal, public, workers’ compensation, 401(k), and other audits as required
• Monitor accounts receivable and collaborate with the Contracts department and customers to determine payment status
• Prepare tax schedules as required by outside tax preparers
• Assist the Controller with departmental financial reviews and process improvements
• Assist in performing various government contracting duties, including indirect rates, allocation of indirect costs, changes in cost accounting practices, investigations and disputes, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation
• Identify areas for operational improvement to increase efficiency and effectiveness

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Code of Conduct, U.S. Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, and the Chemring Operational Framework
• Ensure the Group ethos of all employees going home safely at the end of their working day is adhered to
• Promote a high standard of ethical behavior and adherence to the Group’s core values, and promote a culture of honesty and integrity across ASC
• Comply with government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• N/A

Requirements

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of four years of accounting, finance, or audit experience
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing and/or aerospace and defense company preferred

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance commensurate with the level of facility clearance
• Experience using Microsoft D365 and Power BI is a plus
• Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and/or IFRS is a plus
• Knowledge of financial accounting principles, practices and procedures
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally and/or a negligible amount of weight frequently. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Use of computer.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential job functions of this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Employees will be expected to perform other job functions and duties as may be needed and/or required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alloy Surfaces Company (ASC) is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

The “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: EEO Know Your Rights

ASC EEO Policy Statement is available here: EEO Policy Statement

ASC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.