Staff Accountant

Crane Company; Piqua (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane Pumps & Systems is seeking an entry- to mid-level Accountant to support the Site Controller with monthly close, reconciliations, fixed assets, and tax packages at our US facility in Ohio. You will leverage Hyperion and Concur for reporting and travel/purchasing card programs, and help ensure SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in accounting or finance, 0–2 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 0-2 years accounting/finance experience; internship/co-op acceptable.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to interact with stakeholders.
• Functional understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed assets and conduct annual audits.
• Prepare tax packages (corporate, sales/use, and R&D credit).
• Support SOX controls and internal control monitoring.
• Develop standard costing and assist physical inventory audit.
• Leverage BI tools to automate reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial data analysis

Excel advanced

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA or CMA

Tools

Hyperion

Concur

Job description

Basic Function

To assist the Site Controller in all financial reporting requirements.

Basic Function

To assist the Site Controller in all financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Monthly financial closing duties including: Standard journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, inter-company tie out, audit of shipping and receiving for proper cut-off, Hyperion data/supplement information upload, and preparation and distribution of financials.
• Maintain fixed assets and perform annual fixed asset audit.
• Administrator of the Concur travel card program and purchase card program.
• Prepare annual corporate tax package, sales and use tax, and R&D tax credit.
• Assists in the monitoring of internal controls and adheres to all SOX requirements.
• Provides standard costing and assists in annual physical inventory audit.
• Leverage BI tool to drive productivity in daily, weekly, monthly reporting automation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 0-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting, finance, or related focus (Co-op or internship experience may be included)
• Knowledge: Functional understanding of accounting principles
• Skills/Abilities:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective actions with attention to detail
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Education/Certification: BA or BS in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 1-3 years of accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in the manufacturing industry
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of the month-end close process, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting to ensure accurate and timely closing of the general ledger
• Skills/Abilities:
• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation systems, specifically Hyperion
• Working knowledge of corporate tax processes, including preparation of federal tax packages, sales and use tax filings, and support for specialized credits
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks and SOX requirements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Education/Certification:
• BS in Accounting
• CPA and/or CMA

Crane Pumps & Systems will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas (Examples: E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN), or those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire at this time.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. 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.

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.