Staff Accountant I

We're looking for a Staff Accountant (Hybrid) to join our growing team in Rochester, NY!

Who we are:


Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with 10,000 employees, built on proven expertise in technologies that underpin sovereignty. By combining human and artificial intelligence, we develop the products and services that empower aerospace and defense players to observe, decide and guide, all over the world. Safran Electronics & Defense also supports fellow Safran companies by sharing its state-of-the-art electronics skills and expertise.

Within Safran Electronics & Defense, our Timing & Synchronization division is the leader in R-PNT (Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing) solutions. We supply military and commercial industries worldwide with accurate timing technologies and equipment (Time Servers, Inertial Navigation System), as well as ultra-precise timing and frequency distribution for applications requiring a high degree of reliability and accuracy across IP time distribution standards.

In this way, we contribute to the performance of critical operations support. Whenever accuracy, safety, security and reliability are critical, the solutions of Safran Electronics & Defense leads the way.

The Position:


Opportunity to work in a wide variety of accounting functions with opportunity for growth. Maintain financial records in both our Rochester and Montreal sites in SAP.

The Day to Day:

• Assist with the month end close process through the preparation of journal entries and prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations
• Design, implement, and test Internal Controls spanning a multitude of departments across the organization
• Manage company cash flow and perform weekly cash forecasts
• Prepare the monthly inter-company reconciliation with international subsidiaries
• Monitor outstanding receivables and work closely with our sales Department to resolve outstanding balances
• Support the monthly financial data migration from our ERP system to our financial reporting repository
• Create and update methods, procedures, and tools necessary to improve policies as needed

What you Bring to Safran:

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard ERP Products
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a cross functional team
• Strong oral and written communication skills to deliver detailed information
• BS Degree in Accounting, CPA is a plus
• Minimum 3-5 years' relevant experience required

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At Safran Electronics & Defense, you'll combine passion for your job with a quality work environment adapted to a good life balance. Benefit from a variety of opportunities to shape the career path that suits you: our leaders and technical experts are there to support you from your integration and career development, in France and abroad.


Safran Trusted 4D, Inc is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate based on race, color, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran's status or any protected category. We encourage veterans and people with disabilities to apply.