Aerospace Manufacturing Staff Accountant

Jonaco Machine; Hazeltine (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonaco Machine in Chaska, MN is seeking a driven Staff Accountant to join our finance team in a fast-paced manufacturing and aerospace environment. This role covers financial reporting, operations analytics, compliance, and day-to-day accounting functions within a complex manufacturing business.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in accounting, 2+ years accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel; you will collaborate across production, sales, engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge.
• ERP or manufacturing accounting systems experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to month-end close (5-day cycle) and preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support KPI development and analytical reporting — translating operational data into actionable financial insight.
• Participate in the annual budget process and year-end audit, gaining exposure to the full financial planning cycle.
• Manage Accounts Receivable processes including customer invoicing, collections follow-up, and account reconciliation.
• Monitor and resolve past-due accounts, coordinating with customers and the internal sales team to address discrepancies.
• Prepare and validate daily bank deposits; reconcile deposit activity with accounting records.
• Create and maintain split work orders in coordination with production and job costing systems.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and payroll processing.
• Assist with quarterly use tax filings and related compliance documentation.
• Ensure accuracy and adherence to internal controls and aerospace-related documentation requirements.

Skills

GAAP

Detail-oriented

Excel skills

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jonaco Machine in Chaska, MN is seeking a driven Staff Accountant to join our finance team in a fast-paced manufacturing and aerospace environment. This role covers financial reporting, operations analytics, compliance, and day-to-day accounting functions within a complex manufacturing business.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in accounting, 2+ years accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel; you will collaborate across production, sales, engineering,