Staff Accountant

About the company

Canopy Aerospace & Defense

Aviation & aerospace · 2 to 10 employees

What you'll do

• Prepare and post journal entries for recurring, adjusting, and accrual entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities and reconciliations.
• Support preparation of internal financial statements and audit-ready schedules.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and calculate monthly depreciation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Receive, review, and verify invoices and expense reports for accuracy and proper coding.
• Process payments to vendors, contractors, and service providers via checks, ACH, and wires.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and manage vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve billing or payment discrepancies.
• Assist with issuing 1099s and ensure compliance with IRS regulations.
• Monitor AP aging and prepare weekly payment proposals.
• Generate and issue customer invoices in accordance with billing terms and agreements.
• Apply customer payments to appropriate accounts in a timely manner.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging report and perform collections outreach as needed.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and chargebacks.
• Maintain accurate records of all customer interactions and payment activities.
• Coordinate with sales and customer service to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Maintain organized financial records and digital/physical filing systems.
• Handle data entry and maintain databases for vendors, customers, and financial transactions.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding financial and administrative matters.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence for internal review.
• Assist with preparation and organization of audit documentation.
• Order and track office or departmental supplies and assist with expense tracking.
• Support departmental compliance and operational procedures, including document retention and confidentiality.

What you need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience (AP/AR/GL exposure required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP).
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Hands-on experience supporting year-end financial audits, preparing supporting workpapers, and liaising with external auditors.
• Previous accounting experience within the Manufacturing and/or Aerospace & Defense (A&D) sectors.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidation processes.
• Must have professional working proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English
• Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variations
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstation
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry, keyboarding, and mouse use
• Ability to view computer screens for prolonged periods
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Willingness to travel to other Canopy A&D sites as needed

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