Accountant II

Description

About Barber-Nichols
Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions serving the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics, and Energy industries. Our team consists of industry leaders who collaborate closely with equally accomplished customers to deliver technologies that advance their markets and establish enduring partnerships. At BN, we foster a results-driven environment that values professional growth, rewards achievement, and supports innovation. From designing the blower for NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Saturn’s moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navy’s MK-48 program, BN’s portfolio spans some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the world. For those seeking to contribute to impactful projects alongside a highly skilled team, BN offers an exceptional place to build your career.

Position Summary: The Accountant II position is responsible for preparation of financial statements, analysis from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system data and external sources along with applying sound GAAP and business judgement. Prepares asset, liability, revenue, cost of goods sold and expense statements including journal entries from source data including accruals for journal entries, internal and external reporting and in support of financial processes. Typical duties include analysis and entries for bank reconciliation, payroll, accounts payable and invoicing. The accountant is also responsible to support ongoing accounting process and control improvements. This role independently owns assigned accounting processes and supports cross-functional financial activities, with increasing responsibility for analysis, problem-solving, and process improvement. This role provides a pathway to Senior Accountant through demonstrated ownership of processes, cross-functional partnership, and analytical capability.

Key Results Areas: 

1. Financial Statement Reporting

• Understands and able to apply GAAP principles to specific business processes.
• Responsible for reporting results and analysis by area such as gross margin, AP, fixed assets and expenses.
• Understand and apply FAR requirements for cost accounting to business processes

2. ERP system / manufacturing systems. 

• In-depth understanding of ERP system for assigned areas.
• Utilize ERP systems to analyze financial data, identity discrepancies, and support process improvements.
• Responsible for related financial systems (payroll, bank, credit cards, etc.)

3. External Audit

• Assist with external audit. 

4. Month End and Year End close process

• Own and execute assigned portions of the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

5. Treasury and Tax

• Knowledge for assigned area such as sales / use, payroll tax, property. 
• May perform limited treasury duties (direct deposit, positive pay, cash application, ACH).

6. Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to implementation of more efficient and scalable accounting processes. Accumulate data to draw conclusions and diagnose problems.
• May lead individual processes.
• Requires ability to research and apply specific topics within assigned tasks. (new statutory requirements, GAAP changes, DCAA regulations).

7. Business Controls

• Awareness and implementation of basic business controls and concepts.

Requirements

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required. 

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with an emphasis in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Experience:

• 2-5 years of accounting experience (manufacturing or project-based environment preferred. Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Supply Chain, Program Management) to support financial accuracy and reporting.
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and basic business and finance control systems. 
• Understanding of GAAP financial statements.
• Proficient to advanced skills working with Excel spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Experience working Epicor software systems desirable.

Other:

• High ethical standard of behavior.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Travel on rare occasions.

Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficiency in MS office applications including spreadsheet, enterprise resource planning, database, and specialized application software.
• Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by BNI, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on BNI or the client’s property or job site. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully plan and implement objectives within established timelines and work schedules.
• Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions at both strategic and functional levels.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter and within a team-oriented culture.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others. 
• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

ITAR Requirements: To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Barber-Nichols must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e., current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Security clearance is not required for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Barber-Nichols is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Compensation and Benefits:

The salary range for this role is $82,000 - $95,000. This range represent the anticipated minimum and maximum base for this position based upon a good faith and reasonable estimate. The final compensation for this position will be set based on the applicant’s qualifications (education, training and/or experience related to this role), and therefore, may fall outside the range shown, depending on the circumstances.

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