Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable at our Lynnwood, WA location. 

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power, sensing and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Advanced Air Mobility demonstrators. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!  

Job Summary:

Supports the day-to-day operational activities of an accounts payable department. Reviews purchase orders, statements, and invoices to verify amounts owed. Records and processes payments for vendor invoices in accordance with internal accounting policies and oversees payment schedules. Maintains and reconciles accounts payable ledger to validate charges and ensure accurate and timely payments. Responds to vendor inquiries and assists with the research of any discrepancies in billings and payments. May utilize accounting software and systems to manage invoices and payments.

Essential Functions:

• Collect, code and compile data to prepare accounts payable invoices and debit memos for payment to suppliers which may involve interpretation and analysis
• Update new and existing vendor records and banking details
• Initiate contact or respond to inquiries as assigned
• Perform various posting, coding, balancing and reconciling of records and accounts
• Prepare Month End AP accruals
• Prepare and monitors the AP aging with timely follow-up
• Support CBS efforts within the department
• Use strong communications skills, both oral and written to internal and external customers
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 1+ years in accounting or equivalent
• Knowledge of accounting processes/procedures and Microsoft Office
• Skills/Abilities: Ability to work in an independent and team setting with both internal and external suppliers and customers. Strong communication skills. Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US persons will be considered.  As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Accounts Payable
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in Oracle
• Associate degree

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment with remote time available
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment and may require the use of safety equipment and other required PPE
• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer, filing cabinets
• Workspace: cubicle/desk/remote work environment

Top Benefits:

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:​

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

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Salary range: $26.01 - $31.91​ Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.

This 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.