Curtiss-Wright

Staff Accountant

Reporting to the Controller of the Fleet Solutions business unit, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced accountant to step into a challenging role, own it, drive success, lead change and expand your career at Curtiss-Wright. Fleet Solutions is searching for an individual with detailed and experienced exposure to General Ledger, ERP (Oracle/SAP), SOX testing, Internal/External audits, Tax, and reporting.

Our Fleet Solutions group supports the US Navy aircraft carrier, submarine, and various support vessels repair work. We provide technical direction primarily associated with shipboard installation and overhauls of Curtiss-Wright and OEM partnership equipment. This unique opportunity will support the accounting and financial needs of all Fleet Solutions sites and be a key member of our growing team!

Location: Chesapeake, VA

Salary: $60,000 to $75,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in VA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

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 I Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Primary responsibility is to manage the Accounts Payable function, from coding invoices, verification and entering vendor invoices, check requests and wire transfers.
• Perform 3-way match and ensure charges are aligned with purchase order and receipts. Be willing to investigate any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Process weekly check-runs and ensure proper account code classification and approvals.
• Collaborate with the purchasing department to ensure P2P process.
• Post daily cash receipts and reconcile cash reports with the General and Corporate ledgers.
• Govern Fixed Assets to include preparation of Appropriation Request and route for proper approval, set up Fleet’s FAS system at ‘in service’ date, and run monthly depreciation schedule. In addition to oversee annual physical inventory.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP and other regulatory or governmental regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR).
• Support Controller and Sr. Accountant with uploads to a web-based financial reporting system, to include internal and external audit work files.
• Performs month, quarter, and year-end closing accounting activities such as account reconciliations and journal entries in accordance with GAAP, maintains closing schedules for departmental communication tool, and perform various analysis in preparation for successful accounting close.
• Responsible for inter-company accounting in line with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Know and support company and departmental procedures
• Position may have dual reporting relationships to the Controller of Fleet Solutions as well as to the Director or local site leader.
• Other duties as necessary.
• Limited travel requirements, but may be as much as 10% at times for training or team meetings.

What You Bring

• Must be US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.
• BA or BS degree in accounting/finance with 3+ years’ experience in accounting theory, cost accounting in a project-based manufacturing environment and G/L experience.
• Must possess some current familiarity status with GAAP, CAS, and FAR.
• Experience with and understanding of manufacturing business processes preferably in an engineered-to-order, project-oriented business environment.
• Experience working with SOX requirements.
• Previous experience with Oracle or similar ERP System is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in the government aftermarket space is preferred, but not required.
• LEAN and/or Six-Sigma experience and knowledge strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and develop effective working relationships.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit and sense of urgency.
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills with the ability to listen, solve complex problems, and deal with ambiguity.
• Strong customer focus.
• Well organized and flexible.
• Ability to multitask and meet critical deadlines.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is comprised of three service centers that focus on the US Navy fleet support and maintenance market. The Fleet Solutions group provides turnkey overhaul / repair, testing, and parts sales for air compressors, main propulsion steam turbines, valves, steam turbine generators, auxiliary turbines, dehydrators, pumps, strainers, PLCs, blowers, and water purification.

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/fleet-solutions/default.aspx

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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 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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