Staff Accountant

Park Electrochemical Corp; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Aerospace is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide general accounting support within the Accounting Department. This role includes payroll oversight (with guidance from the Assistant Controller) and support for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, with meticulous maintaining of accounting documents.

Key duties include reconciliations of general ledger accounts, month-end close assistance, and preparation of monthly management reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 2+ years' experience in general accounting is required.
• General accounting skills including AR, AP, GL and payroll; knowledge of UKG Kronos is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general accounting support for the Accounting Department.
• Maintain payroll function with oversight from Assistant Controller.
• Support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable and maintain accounting documents.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and assist with month-end close.
• Assist with external and internal audits.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

UKG Kronos

Job description

Park Aerospace is entering an exciting phase of growth, innovation, and opportunity.

As we continue to strengthen our leadership in the aerospace and defense industries, our mission is to strive for Greatness in advanced composite materials and structures. We are searching for talented individuals to join our expanding team and help us shape the future of aerospace.

If you are driven by challenge and inspired by innovation, Park Aerospace offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the industry.

Join us to build your career, grow professionally, and be part of a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace technology.

Job Summary

In this role the Staff Accountant will provide general accounting support for the Accounting Department, completing various general accounting functions as required. This position will be responsible for the Payroll function (with oversight by the Asst. Controller) and providing support to the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, including maintaining accounting document files.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for general ledger account reconciliations as required by company procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Assist in the completion of month-end requirements.
• Prepares monthly accounting reports at management's request.
• Assists with external and internal audit requirements.
• Responsible for the processing of the weekly payrolls and all related activities, to include: monthly payroll journal entries.
• Processes supplemental payrolls, and any ad hoc payroll reporting, as needed.

Other Job Duties

• Prepares general ledger account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Answers accounting questions from internal customers and departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Backs-up both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Completes special projects and requests from management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
• Participates in the monthly physical inventory count process.
• Other duties as required.

Education/Experience/Skills Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting ,is required.
• 2+ years' experience in general accounting is required.
• General accounting skills and knowledge in accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger and payroll, is required (UKG-formerly Kronos, a plus).
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Communicate effectively with employees and customers.
• Strong organizational, planning and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond quickly to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to perform basic and more complicated mathematical fundamentals - add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to use PC computers and have command of Microsoft software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and others as needed - including accounting systems. Use of company computer systems (as trained).
• Positive customer service and ability to work with others in a team setting.