Staff Accountant/Manufacturing/Aeropace

Jonaco Machine, LLC; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonaco Machine, LLC in Minnesota seeks a Staff Accountant to join our finance team in a fast-paced manufacturing and aerospace environment.

You will contribute to month-end close, analytics, and compliance, while supporting accounts receivable, payable, payroll, and audits. The role offers visibility across production, sales, engineering, and quality, with opportunity to grow in a specialized manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing accounting systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Comfortable engaging across departments as a financial resource and collaborator.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

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 annual budget process and year-end audit, gaining exposure to 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 internal sales 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 knowledge

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Manufacturing accounting

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

J onaco Machine is a full-service precision machining supplier with over 50 years of industry experience producing a portfolio of complex, close tolerance parts for customers in the aerospace/defense, medical, semi-conductor and high technology industries.

Position Summary

We are seeking a driven and analytically minded Staff Accountant to join our finance team in a fast-paced manufacturing and aerospace environment. This is a broad-scope role designed for someone who thrives on variety — contributing across financial reporting, operations analytics, compliance, and day-to-day accounting functions. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly organized, and eager to develop deep familiarity with how a complex manufacturing business runs.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing accounting systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
• Comfortable engaging across departments — production, sales, engineering, and quality — as a financial resource and collaborator
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace industry environments
• Familiarity with job costing, work orders, and progress billing
• Knowledge of aerospace compliance standards (e.g., documentation traceability, audit readiness)
• Experience with payroll systems
• Understanding of sales/use tax processes

This role operates within a dynamic manufacturing facility, collaborating regularly with production, sales, engineering, and quality teams. The position offers meaningful visibility into cross-functional operations and broad exposure to the financial rhythms of a growing aerospace-focused business.