Accountant II (Manufacturing)

What You Will Do:

We are seeking an Accountant I to join our Finance team! In this role, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations. You will support the monthly and annual close processes; prepare financial statements, reconciliations, tax returns, and supporting schedules; and manage accounting activities related to fixed assets, inventory, and manufacturing costs. You will also investigate financial variances, support leadership decision-making, and contribute to ERP improvements and process initiatives that strengthen internal controls and reporting efficiency.

This on-site position with hybrid flexibility is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Senior Project Finance Manager.

How You Will Do It:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established close timelines.
• Prepare Sales and Use Tax Returns, working with external accountants as required.
• Maintain fixed asset and construction-in-progress accounting, including depreciation, disposals, and capitalization reviews.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports; investigate and explain variances for key accounts to support leadership decision-making.
• Support cash management activities, including bank reconciliations, monitoring account balances, and assisting with cash flow forecasting.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring variances are properly researched, documented, and recorded.
• Assist with ERP maintenance, system updates, and process improvement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and reporting efficiency.
• Apply manufacturing accounting principles to support accurate cost accounting and financial reporting.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and emergency response protocols.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility to work extended hours during month-end close, year-end close, budgeting, and other critical financial cycles.
• Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned to support the Finance and Accounting team.

What We Look For:

Required

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another business-related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of hands-on accounting experience. Accounting experience in the manufacturing sector is highly desired.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas, and familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience responding to auditor requests and providing prepared-by-client (PBC) documentation.

Desired

• Ability to prepare and file complex sales and use tax returns across various state and local jurisdictions.
• Experience with the IFS ERP system.
• Experience coordinating responses to tax authority notices and supporting state tax audits.

Who We Are:

We are a team that designs computers, displays and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.