Staff Accountant

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

As part of Detection and Measurement, TCI is a global leader in innovative spectrum monitoring and communications intelligence (COMINT) systems.  With solutions to ensure the efficient use of frequencies, long distance communications, monitoring and security communications intelligence applications, we improve communications and protect military forces and infrastructure around the world.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Staff Accountant, you will be using established accounting principles to work often under limited supervision, performs a variety of advanced level professional accounting, auditing, and statistical work involving the preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling financial transactions, statements, records, and reports; performs a variety of management and reporting; assists in preparing month, quarter and year-end reports and schedules; and provides assistance to junior staff.

Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, the senior accountant will perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Responsibilities for all general accounting functions including preparation of journal entries, accounts reconciliation and analysis and preparation of financial statements
• Managing daily cash and applying customer payment on daily basis.

• Assists in establishing and maintaining accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, preparing financial reports and safeguarding the organization's assets

• Provides financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variations from budget

• Prepare additional quarterly & yearly financial data
• Upload and complete financial data to Onestream
• Prepare various tax schedules/returns – income, sales tax, etc.
• Support internal and external audits
• Responsible for fixed asset management
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and testing

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• 6-9 years of industry experience
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g. Oracle) and Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills
• Strong ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and provide insights for decision-making
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work extended hours
• Self-motivated, deadline-oriented, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in system implementations, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to support strategic initiatives

• Knowledge of Revenue Recognition ASC 606 is a nice-to-have

• Knowledge of Cost Accounting is preferred but not required

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, growing work environment.
• Thrives in a small team environment with moderate-to-low supervision; high regard for confidentiality; strong analytical skills; positive attitude.
• Experience in driving change, improving processes and business process re-engineering

Education & Certifications

• BA/BS in Finance/Accounting degree or equivalent discipline

Travel & Working Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an office or open-air cubicle environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, lift, twist, bend, walk, operate a computer keyboard, telephone and other office equipment for extended periods of time.

The compensation information that follows is a reasonable estimate for the position and is provided pursuant to legal requirements in this state.   The salary estimate provided represents the typical salary range for the position, and other factors may be used to determine the successful candidate’s actual salary, including: skill set, experience, training, education, organizational needs, internal equity, market data, and geographic zone.   The estimated salary range for this position is: $90,800 - $125,000.   At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors.   This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus plan, subject to the rules governing the plan.  SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401k retirement with a company match, and flexible time off.   More information about our benefits can be found on the “Rewards and Benefits” section of the career page.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs  

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. 

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.