Senior Staff Accountant

Full job description
Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (formerly Telefonix PDT and Astronics Armstrong Aerospace) serves as the experienced, global market leader for in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for aircraft. As a systems certification provider, Astronics CSC has worked on over 100 projects for industry partners to upgrade commercial and business aircraft with new passenger power systems, IFEC navigation, communication and flight safety systems. Additionally, Astronics CSC offers proven IFEC hardware systems, flexible design platforms, high customer satisfaction, and long-term relationships with industry leaders to help make the connected aircraft a reality. The company now employs over 300 employees and is a six-time recipient of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Employers to Work For award.


Summary

Responsible for accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, account analysis, monthly close.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Create new projects in accounting system and various other schedules.
Prepare customer invoices by reviewing customer’s purchase order, monitoring project’s progress and invoice at milestones, and invoicing at completion of onsite support. Maintain various schedules to record project progress.
Monitor accounts receivable and perform collection duties when invoices are past due including resending invoices, issuing monthly statements, and contacting customers for payment.
Review subcontractors’ bills to identify items that require invoicing to customers and any possible over and above charges.
Review payroll timesheets for reasonableness and to identifying any invoicing opportunity including time and material projects and over and above.
Perform analysis of projects to monitor progress, profitability, and comparison of actual costs and time spent to estimated amounts.
Prepares monthly journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, and monthly close tasks as assigned.
Review accounts payable tasks.
Prepare vendor payments for approval.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.


Education and/or Experience

Required:

Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Minimum of three years public and practical accounting experience
Preferred:

Certified Public Accountant
Experience working in the aerospace industry

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.


The salary range specified is applicable to positions within the State of Illinois and reflects various factors considered in compensation decisions. These factors include, but are not limited to, individual skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and the specific needs of our business and organization. At Astronics CSC, it is uncommon for new hires to receive an offer at or near the top end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are made based on the unique facts and circumstances of each candidate. The current estimated yearly salary range for this position is $86,430.00 to $129,645.00 per year. In addition, you will be eligible for our Quarterly Incentive compensation bonus. Astronics offers a competitive salary, along with opportunities for career growth.


Astronics CSC provides a comprehensive benefits package available to full-time employees, with part-time employees potentially eligible for these benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/ADD, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity.
Save for the Future – 401K, Profit Sharing Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Astronics Corporation Profit Sharing/ 401(k) Plan is a “safe harbor” plan. Under the plan, Astronics has committed to contribute 3% of your eligible wages, with the ability to do an annual discretionary adder on top.
Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program
Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off (PTOS), Volunteer Time Off Program (VTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave.
Professional Growth - Tuition Reimbursement Program

Accommodation Request

Astronics CSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail CSC.HR@astronics.com or call: 847-244-4500. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Read more