Accountant II
Location FL, Fort Walton Beach
Department Accounting/Finance
Employment Type Full Time
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant II at our Fort Walton Beach, FL location.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Located minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business - a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You'll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!
Job Summary:
The Accountant II performs planning, budgeting and forecasting support activities, prepares and summarizes detail department work papers and supporting documentation and assists in the forecast and preparation of financial statements, budgets and other reports as needed.
Essential Functions:
Maintain Prepaid accounts including determining proper amount and time period to amortize
Complete monthly account reconciliations in a timely manner
Assist in developing and maintaining appropriate Financial Closing policies, narratives and procedures for GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley compliance
Work closely with internal and external auditors to explain monthly closing procedures and prepare financial data to facilitate annual audits
Assist in preparation of annual tax package and Unclaimed Property returns; Ensure compliance of state and local tax requirements
Assist in devising optimum data management systems for the maintenance of accounting records and for providing management financial information
Support preparation and review of monthly Estimates-at-Completion (EAC)
Maintain and modify Oracle Financial Statement reports as necessary
Cross-train on critical closing functions such as HFM uploads, Accounts Receivable and Project Costing
Prepare or assist in preparing various customer, supplier and government surveys
Document systems and procedures, maintain up-to-date desk instructions
Support planning and forecasting activities
Special financial analysis as required
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Non-Essential Functions:
Serve as back up to Accounting Manager as needed
Analyze, compute and prepare monthly financial and operating statements
Assist in devising optimum data management systems for the maintenance of accounting records and for providing management financial information
Maintain and analyze contents of general ledger accounts; Provide appropriate audit trails and determine accuracy and corrections or adjustments as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 2+ years related experience that demonstrates satisfactory competency and knowledge of both the theory and practice of modern accounting principles and methods as applied to a high technology electronics design and manufacturing operation
Knowledge: Knowledge of financial systems, budget process and principles of capital investment and return; Knowledge of and ability to competently apply analytical statistics
Skills/Abilities: Conceptual and analytical ability in the degree necessary at this level of responsibility to create and design improvements in departmental operations and procedures; Ability to organize and present financial data in a clear and concise manner; Ability to effectively express self orally and in writing to prepare comprehensive analyses, recommendations and reports; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionals; Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office
Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
Eligibility Requirement :This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous financial/cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with ERP systems, in particular Oracle
Familiarity with Hyperion HFM
Working Conditions:
Standard office environment
Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
Requires occasional travel for training
Standing: 5%
Sitting: 95%
Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
Workspace: cubicle/desk
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
Flexible work schedule: This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire.
You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
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