Job Title: Junior Accountant
# Positions: 1
Overview:

Crane is hiring! We’re looking for a Junior Accountant to join our team, based in Dalton, MA. We are looking for bright, hard-working people who want to be a part of a world-class organization.

Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

To perform work related to the collection, analysis and reporting of data within the accounting function.  This includes such work as the compilation, review and interpretation of data to produce:   journal entries, the trial balance, income statements, balance sheets, the burden ledger, reconciliation of accounts, assist with the consolidation, and complete other financial reporting as requested.

Responsibilities:

• Applies accounting techniques and standards to the preparation, analysis and verification of financial documents.         
• Coordinates and collaborates with internal and external customers to secure required financial data for month-end closings. 
• Ensures that accurate and timely financial records are maintained in compliance with corporate and government requirements as well as with appropriate FASB and GAAP treatment.
• Coordinates accounting activity into the general ledger. 
• Reviews standard monthly financial statements/reporting packages for company including the balance sheet and income statements, Crane fund, burden reports, inventory and variances, etc.    
• Coordinates and collaborates with internal and external customers to produce/interpret required data.  
• Ensures accuracy/completeness of generated reports. 
• Enables senior management to monitor operational performance and make informed business decisions.
• Works directly with bank representatives to resolve account issues, ensure proper reconciliations and reflect correct balances in the general ledger.      
• Collaborates with bank representatives to gather/interpret required data.    
• Ensures all account balances are auditable, agree to the general ledger and reflect proper safeguards.
• Researches, analyzes and interprets issues, differences and inconsistencies within the general ledger.  
• Takes independent action and/or works with appropriate individual to acquire data or resolve issue.
• Ensures accurate and complete data is provided to person making inquiry.
• Provides auditors with historical and procedural documentation related to accounting issues coupled with detailed explanations.  
• Communicates and clarifies relevant issues directly with audit staff. 
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations as well as accounting standards.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required.
• Working knowledge of General Ledger accounts, accounting/financial statements.
• Working knowledge of Accounting systems, PC environment and spreadsheets.
• Understanding of integrated accounting statements.
• Thorough knowledge of financial statement presentation and consolidation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Treasury department.