Accounting Associate

Harlow Aerostructures LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlow Aerostructures LLC seeks an Accounting Associate to perform transactional and analytical tasks ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial data. You will support accounts payable, update inventory, and match invoices with documentation while coordinating with vendors and assisting with audits.

The role requires an Associate degree in accounting or related field and 1–3 years of hands-on experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable functions and processing.
• Update inventory spreadsheets with cost accounting input.
• Match invoices with supporting documentation.
• Enter invoices into accounting software and set for timely payment.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies for bank accounts, subledgers and GL accounts.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
• Provide supporting documentation for annual audits.
• Assist with various projects as needed.

Skills

General accounting

Attention to detail

Excel

Vendor interaction

Verbal & written communication

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Job description

The accounting associate will be responsible for performing essential transactional and analytical tasks that keep the company's financial data accurate, timely, and compliant.

• Support duties related to accounts payable functions
• Assist Cost Accountant with updating inventory spreadsheets
• Match all incoming invoices with the appropriate support documentation
• Enter invoices into accounting software and set invoices for timely payment
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues for bank accounts, subledgers, and general ledger accounts.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to all vendor inquiries
• Provide supporting documentation for annual audits
• Assist with various projects, as needed

Position Requirements

Skills Required

• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft office products
• Ability to interact with employees and vendors in a professional manner
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
• Demonstrates ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines

Education and Experience Required

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or similar field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience can be substituted.
• 1-3 years of relevant, hands‑on accounting experience

It is the policy of Harlow Aerostructures LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. No person is to be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Any employee who feels he or she is the victim of discrimination has a responsibility to report this fact to the Company's General Manager or Human Resources. Although the Company does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, it is required to comply with federal laws to ensure that its work force is legally eligible to work in the United States. Harlow Aerostructures LLC is an ITAR facility.

About the Organization Harlow Aerostructures LLC is a leading supplier of complex machined components, electro‑mechanical and structural subassemblies to the commercial, business and military aerospace industry as well as being certified as an FAA Repair Station by the U.S. Department of Transportation. We are committed to maintaining a technological edge with new machine acquisitions and upgrades as well as new management information systems as an integral part of an annual capital improvement planning.

EOE Statement It is the policy of Harlow Aerostructures LLC to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. No person is to be discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, pregnancy, disability, military status or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Any employee who feels he or she is the victim of discrimination has a responsibility to report this fact to the Company's President or Human Resources. Although the Company does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship, it is required to comply with federal laws to ensure that its work force is legally eligible to work in the United States. Harlow Aerostructures LLC is an ITAR facility.

This position is currently accepting applications.