Accountant

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Accountant who works with the accounting team and that provides the financial statements for the business, including the balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, income statement and statement of cash flows. Ensures financial business processes are in compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities:

• Provides the financial statements for the business, including the balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, income statement and statement of cash flows
• Maintains general ledger and generates monthly financial statements
• Participates in the monthly close process by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation
• Maintains facility fixed asset records including the property tax supporting documentation 
• Prepares the data package for annual company internal audits in the Finance Accounting and Control Function
• Ensures financial business processes are in compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares all related financial reports and statements
• Maintains facility fixed asset records including the property tax supporting documentation
• Maintains governmental filing requirements, including sales tax, property tax, corporate annual filings, and ITAR reports
• Assists accounting team in the data package for annual company internal audits in the Finance Accounting and Control Function
• Other responsibilities as assigned

 Job Specifications:
 
Education:  Post-Secondary Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectation
Years’ Experience:  2-4 years of relevant experience
Skills:

• Thorough understanding and experience in financial accounting and control processes, while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
• Ability to solve problems in straightforward situations and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses strong analytical skills to evaluate financial results
• Possesses a positive professional image and a high level of ethical behavior in exercising consistent judgment, discretion and confidentiality in all interactions and matters of significance
• Possesses excellent judgement, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely manner
• Ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple and/or competing projects/deadlines prioritizing/reprioritizing as needed to meet departmental and/or business commitments and objectives 
• Strong excel knowledge required, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools
• Possess superior organizational and project management skills with strong attention to detail. 
• Experience in a manufacturing setting
• Possesses high degree of personal accountability 

Benefits:
 
 At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.