Accountant

Business Unit and Position Summary:About Crane Crane Co. is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the aerospace, electronics, hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, automated merchandising, transportation and other markets. The Company has four business segments: Aerospace & Electronics, Engineered Materials, Merchandising Systems, and Fluid Handling. Crane has approximately 11,000 employees in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Crane Co. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:CR) About CRANE ChemPharma & EnergyCRANE ChemPharma & Energy (within Crane's Fluid Handling segment) designs and manufactures a variety of high performance products including: highly engineered check valves, sleeved plug valves, lined valves, process ball valves, high performance butterfly valves, bellows sealed globe valves, aseptic and industrial diaphragm valves, multi/quarter-turn valves, actuation, sight glasses, lined pipe, fittings and hoses, and air operated diaphragm and peristaltic pumps. Its trusted brands (in alphabetical order) ALOYCO, CENTER LINE, COMPAC-NOZ, CRANE, DEPA, DUO-CHEK, ELRO, FLOWSEAL, JENKINS, KROMBACH, NOZ-CHEK, PACIFIC VALVES, RESISTOFLEX, REVO, SAUNDERS, STOCKHAM, TRIANGLE, UNI-CHEK, VALVES, WTA, and XOMOX offer customers complete and innovative product portfolio designed for the most demanding corrosive, erosive, and high purity applications. Among the industries served are the chemical processing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, refining, and power generation.Position SummaryThe Accountant manages all aspects of the month-end close process, completes account reconciliations, prepares sales & use tax returns, assists in internal and external audits, and assists with variance analysis as requested. The Accountant will report directly to the NAM Business Unit Controller.PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for timely completion of Month-end close process for multiple business unitsResponsible for balance sheet account reconciliationsAssist in development of Budgets and ForecastsMaintain local ERP general ledger and upload data in Crane Co financial consolidation system, HFMMaintain Fixed Asset records, Capital Expenditure Requests and AuditsMonitor and report on inventory obsolescence and slow-moving itemsConduct special projects and analysis as requested by managementManage 3rd party commission payments and rebatesAssist monthly financial statementsAssist with Sales and Use TaxMINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and promptly with all levels of the organization, both written and verbal. Technology savvy. Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Excel. Working knowledge of Hyperion Enterprise and Analyzer a plus. Demonstrate ability to perform accurately while meeting tight deadlines and giving highest attention to detail.COMPETENCIES:Strong analytical skills.Tenacious work ethic.Strong interpersonal skills, written, spoken, and listening ability.Self-directed, quick learner.Ability to streamline and drive efficiencies.Assist with Annual Cost RollAssist with external and internal audit requestsSupport and Lead SOP documentationPerform internal audits for Revenue Recognition and Inventory AdjustmentsOther duties, as requiredThis position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-VD1#CPEThis description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.SummaryLocation: The Woodlands, TexasType: Full time