Staff Accountant

BASIC FUNCTION: To assist the Site Controller in all financial reporting requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.