Accountant

Socket.dev; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays and PTO

Employee assistance programs

EV charging commuter benefits

Job summary

Microwave Power Products, Inc. (MPP) in Palo Alto seeks a Senior Accountant to independently manage cash, accounts receivable, customer advances, reserves, and related general ledger functions.

You will evaluate financial information, resolve accounting issues, maintain internal controls, and drive process improvements. Located in Palo Alto, CA, MPP is part of TransDigm Group and offers a role that supports month-end close, international entities, and financial reporting while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, working capital, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with ERP systems and process improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee key accounting processes, including cash, accounts receivable, customer advances, reserves, accruals, and related general ledger accounts.
• Analyze financial information and trends, identify unusual or significant items, determine appropriate accounting treatment, and recommend corrective actions.
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex customer, accounting, reconciliation, and working capital issues and advise management on their financial impact.
• Manage and evaluate the Company's AR allowance, customer advances, cash activity, and other working capital balances, including developing supporting analyses and recommendations.
• Oversee accounting activities associated with AP support, P-Cards, intercompany transactions, and international offices.
• Lead assigned month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Develop and maintain accounting processes, policies, procedures, and internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and other functions to resolve financial issues and improve business processes.
• Support internal and external audits, financial reporting, and other accounting and financial projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accountant

Remote - Woodland, CA

Reporting Location - Palo Alto, CA

Compensation - $90,000 to $110,000 per year

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for independently managing and analyzing key areas of the Company’s accounting and working capital activities, including cash, accounts receivable, customer advances, reserves, and related general ledger functions. The position exercises independent judgment in evaluating financial information, resolving accounting issues, maintaining internal controls, and recommending appropriate accounting treatment and process improvements. The role also supports broader accounting operations, month-end close, international entities, and financial reporting.

Located in Palo Alto, California, Microwave Power Products, Inc. (MPP) brings more than 70 years of manufacturing experience and is now part of TransDigm Group, a global aerospace and defense company. It’s an exciting time to join a team that values its deep technical legacy while continuing to evolve its financial operations, processes, and systems to support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and oversee key accounting processes, including cash, accounts receivable, customer advances, reserves, accruals, and related general ledger accounts.
• Analyze financial information and trends, identify unusual or significant items, determine appropriate accounting treatment, and recommend corrective actions.
• Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex customer, accounting, reconciliation, and working capital issues and advise management on their financial impact.
• Manage and evaluate the Company's AR allowance, customer advances, cash activity, and other working capital balances, including developing supporting analyses and recommendations.
• Oversee accounting activities associated with AP support, P-Cards, intercompany transactions, and international offices.
• Lead assigned month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, account analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Develop and maintain accounting processes, policies, procedures, and internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and other functions to resolve financial issues and improve business processes.
• Support internal and external audits, financial reporting, and other accounting and financial projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, working capital, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, resolve complex accounting issues, and exercise independent judgment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and process improvement preferred.

This position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Access to certain controlled information may be limited to individuals who qualify as “U.S. persons” (generally U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain protected individuals). Non-U.S. persons may still apply; however to be eligible for the role, access to controlled information may require U.S. government authorization.

Applicants must be able to comply with applicable export control requirements. For security clearance position, the candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance as required, holding a security clearance is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary Range - $90,000 to $110,000 per year depending on experience

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employee assistance programs
• Commuter benefits including complimentary EV charging

OUR WORKPLACE COMMITMENT

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to MPP, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team.MPP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

MPP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affidivant Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.