Accountant

Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion.

There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

Assist in the reporting and reconciliation of the financial activities of the company, within the framework of the policies, directives or instructions issued by the Controller.

Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Knowledge of GAAP and proven ability to perform month end close duties
• Prepare accruals and assist in the month-end close process
• Monthly account analyses / reconciliations to verify various General Ledger account balances
• Play a key role in external audit by providing timely and accurate support schedules as requested
• Assist tax department in year-end audit and tax reporting
• Internal compliance: assist with the development, review and updating of accounting policies, procedures, checklists and related documentation concerning assigned functions and responsibilities
• Manages the data upload into BPC for actual, forecast, & budget purposes
• Assists with cash flow reporting
• Manages the distribution of monthly departmental expense vs. budget reports and assists recipients in understanding the data and providing additional details as required
• Proficiency in MS Excel: V-lookups, pivot tables, etc.
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture,
• Regular, predictable attendance is required;
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals-Advanced
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence- Advanced
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization- Advanced

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages- Advanced

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. -Advanced
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations-Advanced

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 2 – 4 years of Corporate experience within a manufacturing company (preferred).

Knowledge/Skills
• Understanding of GAAP – Advanced
• Excel skills (Pivot table, V-look ups, sum if, etc.) - Advanced

Supervisory Responsibilities
• In the event it is needed, employee may assist in an Accounting lead capacity
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position sits and performs computer work for extended periods of time.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 5 days per week on-site is required initially, but flex schedule could be an option after 12 months of employment
• Less than 5% of travel may be required
• The work environment is a combination of a front desk/ office setting with moderate noise and/or walking throughout the manufacturing facility with moderate noise

"Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.
Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME.

Safran Aerosystems est l'un des leaders mondiaux des systèmes aéronautiques dédiés à la sécurité des avions et hélicoptères ainsi qu'à la gestion des fluides et du carburant. La société est un acteur clé dans le domaine de la sécurité des vols (oxygène, évacuation, flottabilités) et participe à la décarbonation de l'aviation grâce aux carburants alternatifs durables et aux nouvelles architectures moteurs. Elle compte 5200 collaborateurs répartis dans 7 pays."