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Accountant II

Woodward, Inc.
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Rockford
May 28, 2026

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

  • Estimated annual base pay: $72,000(minimum) - $93,000(midpoint) - $115,000(maximum)

  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

  • 401(k) match (4.5%)

  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

  • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.

  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.

  • Paid parental leave.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.

  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

  • Member referral bonus

  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

  • Voluntary benefits, including:

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts

  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

  • Compliance: An Accountant II is responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all financial regulations, laws, and internal controls.

  • Financial analysis: An Accountant II is responsible for analyzing financial data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Financial reporting: An Accountant II is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

  • Support: An Accountant II may be responsible for providing support to other members of the finance team, including preparing financial reports.

  • Reconciliation: An Accountant II is responsible for reconciling financial accounts, including bank statements and general ledger accounts.

Key Skills:

  • Attention to detail: The ability to pay close attention to detail and ensure accuracy in financial records and reports.

  • Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

  • Compliance: The ability to stay up-to-date on financial regulations and laws and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

  • Technology proficiency: The ability to use financial software and tools to manage accounting data, generate reports, and analyze financial performance.

  • Organization: The ability to manage time and multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.

  • Critical thinking: The ability to think critically and solve complex financial problems.

  • Reconciliation: The ability to reconcile financial accounts, ensure that all financial records are valid, complete, and accurate, and effectively remediate variances in a timely manner.

  • Teamwork: The ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with others.

  • Financial analysis: The ability to analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.

  • Financial reporting: The ability to prepare and analyze financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

  • Sales & Use Tax Reporting: The ability to prepare and submit monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns for multiple jurisdictions.

  • WBS Projects in SAP (Project System): The ability to create, structure, and maintain WBS elements in SAP to support project planning, cost tracking, and financial reporting.

Other Qualifications:

  • US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) of Accounting or Finance required

Successful Candidates Will Typically Have:

  • 3-5 years of experience

  • CPA license

Application window is anticipated to close 7 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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