Accountant

744 Crane ChemPharma & Energy Corp; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Co. is seeking an Accountant to manage month-end close, reconciliations, tax returns, audits, and variance analysis for multiple business units. This role reports to NAM Business Unit Controller and requires strong Excel skills and accounting knowledge.

The position emphasizes accuracy, timely delivery, and collaboration across organization levels, with responsibilities spanning GL maintenance, asset records, and cost roll support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; Hyperion knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Close month-end for multiple business units.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain local ERP general ledger and data uploads to consolidation system (HFM).
• Maintain Fixed Asset records and capital expenditure requests.
• Monitor inventory obsolescence and slow-moving items.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and Sales & Use Tax.
• Support audits and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hyperion Enterprise

Hyperion Analyzer

Job description

Business Unit and Position Summary

About Crane Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, electronics, hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, automated merchandising, transportation and other markets. The Company has four business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials, Merchandising Systems, and Fluid Handling. Crane has approximately 11,000 employees in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR) www.craneco.com

About CRANE ChemPharma & Energy

CRANE ChemPharma & Energy (within Crane's Fluid Handling segment) designs and manufactures a variety of high performance products including: highly engineered check valves, sleeved plug valves, lined valves, process ball valves, high performance butterfly valves, bellows sealed globe valves, aseptic and industrial diaphragm valves, multi/quarter-turn valves, actuation, sight glasses, lined pipe, fittings and hoses, and air operated diaphragm and peristaltic pumps. Its trusted brands (in alphabetical order) ALOYCO, CENTER LINE, COMPAC-NOZ, CRANE, DEPA, DUO-CHEK, ELRO, FLOWSEAL, JENKINS, KROMBACH, NOZ-CHEK, PACIFIC VALVES, RESISTOFLEX, REVO, SAUNDERS, STOCKHAM, TRIANGLE, UNI-CHEK, VALVES, WTA, and XOMOX offer customers complete and innovative product portfolio designed for the most demanding corrosive, erosive, and high purity applications. Among the industries served are the chemical processing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, refining, and power generation.

Position Summary

The Accountant manages all aspects of the month-end close process, completes account reconciliations, prepares sales & use tax returns, assists in internal and external audits, and assists with variance analysis as requested. The Accountant will report directly to the NAM Business Unit Controller.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for timely completion of Month-end close process for multiple business units
• Responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations
• Assist in development of Budgets and Forecasts
• Maintain local ERP general ledger and upload data in Crane Co financial consolidation system, HFM
• Maintain Fixed Asset records, Capital Expenditure Requests and Audits
• Monitor and report on inventory obsolescence and slow-moving items
• Conduct special projects and analysis as requested by management
• Manage 3rd party commission payments and rebates
• Assist monthly financial statements
• Assist with Sales and Use Tax

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and promptly with all levels of the organization, both written and verbal. Technology savvy. Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of Hyperion Enterprise and Analyzer a plus. Demonstrate ability to perform accurately while meeting tight deadlines and giving highest attention to detail.

COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical skills.
• Tenacious work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills, written, spoken, and listening ability.
• Self-directed, quick learner.
• Ability to streamline and drive efficiencies.
• Assist with Annual Cost Roll
• Assist with external and internal audit requests
• Support and Lead SOP documentation
• Perform internal audits for Revenue Recognition and Inventory Adjustments
• Other duties, as required

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful.

Beyond an associate's base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.