Accountant II

About the role

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant II at our Lynnwood, WA location. This position supports the financial health of the organization by performing planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities, preparing detailed work papers, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements, budgets, and other critical reports.

Responsibilities

• Administer and process intercompany debit memos to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation between Crane locations.
• Maintain and reconcile prepaid accounts, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and accurate amortization schedules.
• Complete and review monthly bank account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain Financial Closing policies, narratives, and procedures in compliance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Cook with internal and external auditors to ensure audit readiness by explaining monthly closing procedures and preparing accurate financial data.
• Prepare and file monthly B&O Excise tax returns and bi-annual property tax payments.
• Aid in the preparation of the annual tax package and Unclaimed Property returns.
• Ensure compliance with all state and local tax regulations.
• Support the development and optimization of data management systems to ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT reclaim filings bi-annually, ensuring compliance with international tax regulations.
• Maintain and customize Oracle Financial Statement reports to meet evolving business needs.
• Cross-train with team members on critical closing functions, including HFM uploads, to ensure seamless operations during absences or transitions.
• Prepare and assist in completing customer, supplier, and government surveys, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Document systems and procedures, maintaining up-to-date desk instructions.
• Support planning and forecasting activities.
• Perform special financial analysis as required.
• Complete any other tasks assigned by the supervisor or management.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of related experience that demonstrates satisfactory competency and knowledge of both the theory and practice of modern accounting principles and methods as applied to a high-technology electronics design and manufacturing operation.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of financial systems, budget processes, and principles of capital investment and return; Competence in applying analytical statistics.
• Skills/Abilities: Conceptual and analytical ability to create and design improvements in departmental operations and procedures. Ability to organize and present financial data in a clear and concise manner. Strong oral and written communication skills to prepare comprehensive analyses, recommendations, and reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff and outside professionals. Excellent PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Education/Certification: BA or BS degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.