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Full-time Regular Finance Manchester, CT, US

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

The Staff Accountant supports the overall finance function by assisting with month-end close activities, preparing journal entries, and monitoring expenses. This position reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with the Site Controller as well as various site departments.

Location: Manchester, CT onsite/hybrid

• Prepares journal entries and maintains the general ledger
• Reconciles weekly payroll/AR/AP activity for the monthly bank reconciliation
• Performs month-end close, including recurring journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
• Monitors manufacturing spend, analyzes variances, and partners with operations to explain budget-to-actual results.
• Reviews purchase orders, invoices, and expense entries to ensure proper coding and alignment with production activities.
• Supports capital expenditure tracking, project accounting, and fixed asset management for the site.
• Assists in audit activities, providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Participates in supporting ad hoc projects as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

• 6 months - 2yrs experience accounting experience
• Aerospace and/or manufacturing experience
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and propose informed decisions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office products
• Detailed oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring you to pivot and adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.