Accountant

AAR is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in the aviation industry. The Accountant role involves managing various accounting processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting the monthly close process. Responsibilities Responsible for inventory, fixed assets, prepaids, and accruals accounting cycle Assists in implementation of control systems Applies fundamental concepts in the application of any judgments to relatively routine matters Supports a wide scope of accounting processes, including journal entry preparation, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, General Accounting and Intercompany/general reconciliations Assist management with deliverables to Corporate and external auditors on a quarterly and annual basis Provides accounting for the assigned organization entity or facility, verifying the accuracy of journal entries, budget and accounting classifications and charges to assigned accounts Performs such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities Supports monthly close process All other duties as assigned Skills Bachelors' Degree in Accounting from four-year college or university Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience required Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel required Knowledge of Government Accounting Pursuing or possessing a CPA Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Generous paid time off program Professional development and career advancement opportunities Company Overview AAR is an aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company providing aircraft parts, maintenance (MRO), and engineering solutions. It was founded in 1951, and is headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is