Accountant

Precision Castparts Corp.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to perform complex financial reporting and analysis.

The role requires applying GAAP, preparing statements, and supporting month-end close with accuracy and insight. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting and at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, and will work with ERP systems to drive cost control and reporting improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and general ledger.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month end closing processes, maintain the general ledger, generate monthly journal entries, and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare and analyze internal reports and provide summaries and recommendations to management regarding financial activities, results, and trends of operations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Assist with product cost development and cost savings calculations, creating budgets, forecasts, and activity rates.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Financial and ERP systems and the ability to data mine.
• Assist in the management of fixed assets including capitalizations, disposals, monthly depreciation/amortization, and researching appropriate accounting treatment of complex transactions related to fixed assets.
• Manage inventory accounting, including review of reserves for potential excess and obsolete inventory.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with team members, coworkers, production staff, and management.
• Review and improve daily processes and tasks to expedite and improve workflow.
• Provide audit support through the generation of timely and accurate schedules and documents.
• Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation.
• Assist with SOX compliance and reporting.
• Analyze cost variance reports and profitability by item and customer.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Walden’s Machine offers a complete range of products and services including high speed machining (3, 4 & 5 axis medium/complex aluminum and hard metal machining), kitting, assembly and integration, decorative coatings, airfoil/propulsion structures specialist and global supply chain management.

Position Summary:

Performs complex accounting functions related to financial reporting, analysis and interpretation, and provides input to management and guidance to other finance department personnel in regard to these functions.

Applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. Maintains and/or oversees the accounts and records for disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income. Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. May design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems to ensure an adequate recognition of financial transactions. Responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures. Reports to the Controller.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with month end closing processes, maintain the general ledger, generate monthly journal entries, and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare and analyze internal reports and provide summaries and recommendations to management regarding financial activities, results, and trends of operations.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Assist with product cost development and cost savings calculations, creating budgets, forecasts, and activity rates.
• Develop a strong understanding of the Financial and ERP systems and the ability to data mine.
• Assist in the management of fixed assets including capitalizations, disposals, monthly depreciation/amortization, and researching appropriate accounting treatment of complex transactions related to fixed assets.
• Manage inventory accounting, including review of reserves for potential excess and obsolete inventory.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with team members, coworkers, production staff, and management.
• Review and improve daily processes and tasks to expedite and improve workflow.
• Provide audit support through the generation of timely and accurate schedules and documents.
• Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation.
• Assist with SOX compliance and reporting.
• Analyze cost variance reports and profitability by item and customer.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel with intermediate skills in other Microsoft Office products.
• Team player with a proactive, positive attitude and a strong sense of self-motivation, accountability, and responsibility.
• Ability to quickly understand concepts and think through possible solutions and implications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities using strong organization and prioritization skills.
• High degree of integrity while working with confidential information discreetly and appropriately.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail balanced with a big picture focus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial data with an understanding of GAAP and regulatory requirements as well as company policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to work independently to prioritize and accomplish daily tasks.
• Ability to identify and research accounting issues independently and communicate conclusions effectively, both verbally and in written form.
• Familiarity with manufacturing / processing environment preferred.

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.