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Curtiss-Wright Corporation Accountant, Staff in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Accountant, Staff
We are looking for a highly motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team! The Staff Accountant reports to an Accounting Supervisor. The Staff Accountant plays a critical role in the general accounting and financial reporting process. This role requires a working knowledge of financial statements, general ledgers, and other foundational accounting principles. This role will participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close procedures, working closely with other departments.
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
We Take Care of Our People
- Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://curtisswright.com/investor-relations/overview/default.aspx) I Inclusive & Supportive Culture (https://careers.curtisswright.com/en/who-we-are/) *
Your Challenge:
Assist in AR Cash Receipts Posting as needed.
Submit wire transfer requests for payments to domestic vendors / InterCompany.
Reconcile Corporate Trial Balance (Bank Activity) on a weekly basis.
Reconcile Accounts Payable and Receivable on a monthly basis.
Process General Ledger transactions.
Post journal entries as part of the month-end close process for inventory reserves, prepaid expenses, AP accruals, and etc.
Process requests for a cost rollup or corporate approvals.
Maintains the fixed assets subsidiary, depreciation, deferred costs & revenue schedules and reconciles to the general ledger (FA-in-Process & PPE Roll-forwards, Deferred Costs & Revenue Schedule).
Prepare and record journal entries related to balance sheet and income statement activity according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
Assist in physical count of fixed assets based on Control GAP Remediation Plan.
Reconcile all assigned Balance Sheet Accounts.
Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing procedures.
Assist with internal and external audits.
Apply accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Other projects/reports as needed.
What you bring:
Accounting Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3-4 years' experience working in an accounting field.
Working knowledge of GAAP and other applicable accounting principles.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP's, and other advanced formulas.
General proficiency in other Microsoft Office Applications.
Effective communication and organizational skills.
Well-organized and detail oriented.
Who We Are
Curtiss-Wright Industrial Division, which includes the legacy brands of Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls, is an excellent supplier in providing components and sub-systems which enable customer specific solutions for on- and off-highway vehicles. These include medium- and heavy-duty trucks, buses and motor coaches, construction and agricultural vehicles, materials handling, and other specialty vehicles, as well as sophisticated wheelchairs and scooters for medical mobility.
Arens Controls products comprise state-of-the-art drivetrain components, such as ‘by-wire’ and mechanical transmission shifters, as well as electronic control systems for the Hybrid Electronic Vehicle (HEV) market.
The products are the legacy of the Arens Controls company founded in 1939 and acquired by Curtiss-Wright in 2013.
Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-industrialgroup.com/About/Arens-Controls
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No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team (TACOE@curtisswright.com) _and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition (TA_COE@curtisswright.com) and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
Join the WRIGHT Team!
Over 90 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.
Our Values
What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.
Leadership
We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.
Customer Focus
We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.
Teamwork & Trust
Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.
Respect for People
We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.
Integrity
We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.
What We Offer Our Employees:
Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.