Accounting Associate (LSI)

Summary

Entry level administrative position within the Luminescent Systems Inc. (LSI) Accounting Services function focused upon processing accounting transactions in both an accurate and timely manner as the basis for the maintenance of accurate financial records for the LSI business. LSI is a division of Astronics Corporation. Goals include being a strong contributor to a business function that strives for execution excellence and continuous improvement in –

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. All knowledge and skill requirements should be understood within the context of LSI being a division of a publicly traded parent company, with all expected financial reporting and financial control disciplines associated with a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulated registrant.

Required attributes:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented, with strong attention to accuracy and completeness in transaction processing.
• Customer experience orientation; values a positive experience as the desired outcome of all customer and supply chain partner interactions.
• Collaborative and accountable; works well with cross-functional teammates in delivering a positive customer experience and accurate accounting for all customer and supply chain partner transactions.
• Execution excellence orientation –
  • Sees the opportunities in current challenges.
  • Business process optimization orientation – seeks best practices and waste elimination (lean principles application), while maintaining required documentation and compliance.
  • Positive attitude – early adopter and leader of change.
  • Perseverance
  • Accountable –
    • Quality / Accuracy before cost or schedule
    • Timely
• Associate degree.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with the entire Microsoft suite.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Models Astronics core values and culture.
• Uncompromising integrity.

Preferred attributes:

• Two or more years experience in accounting transaction processing which could include general bookkeeping, general journal entry processing, customer cash payment application, vendor invoice processing, check clearing, and/or fixed asset system transaction processing. The relevance of the experience being more important than the years of practice.
• Balance Sheet account reconciliation experience.
• Associate degree in Accounting.
• Understanding of financial control system fundamentals such as segregation of duties.

Essential duties and responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities may include any and/or all of the following, as assigned by the Accounting Manager:

• Process general journal entries in accordance with company policy.
• Process customer payments in accordance with customer’s direction on application to their account.
• Process supply chain partner invoices in accordance with company policy.
• Update accounting records for checks and other payments that have cleared the bank.
• Update fixed asset system records for asset additions and subtractions.
• Prepared balance sheet account reconciliations as instructed and trained.
• Support the monthly financial record close process, as requested.

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Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Due to federal contract obligations, must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities, however as successful associates train their peers via on the job/peer to peer training. Excellent and participative communication skills are rewarded at LSI.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS

This position has no travel requirements.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a drug test and background check, and applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug test and background check will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Request

Astronics LSI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail LSINY.jobs@astronics.com; or call: 617-655-0800. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

COVID-19 Considerations

The safety, health and well-being of our employees remains our top priority. Astronics is practicing employee safety precautions while onsite.