Accountant I

Precision Castparts Corp.; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking an Accountant in the South Gate area to perform month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and SOX controls support. You will collaborate with finance staff, ensure compliance with GAAP, and help maintain asset and cash flow records.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business, ERP/Excel proficiency, and about one year of relevant experience. Manufacturing familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Extensive experience with ERP systems and Excel.
• CPA and/or CMA designation highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries.
• Prepare monthly closing entries and adjustments to records.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledgers; research discrepancies.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and budget prep with management.
• Ensure SOX compliance and participate in internal controls tests.
• Support fixed assets accounting and depreciation reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Hyperion

Great Plains

ERP systems

Job description

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines. Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Location Profile:

Located in South Gate, Dickson Testing Company, Inc. is a full-service destructive testing laboratory serving aerospace and metallic producers worldwide. Our laboratories serve our customers with metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion, and chemical testing services. In support of these services our facility provides complete specimen fabrication, cut off services and heat treat capability .

Position Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from the Controller. The incumbent will plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard accounting techniques, procedures and practices. The successful candidate devises new approaches to most problems, seeking technical guidance on unusually complex problems. This position will coordinate accounting activities for assigned projects and provide guidance to lower level accounting personnel.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Assist with all items of the month end closing process. The process must be completed timely and at a high level of accuracy.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Prepare monthly closing journal entries and adjustments to financial records; organize, analyze and complete month end financial statements.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, reconcile general ledger accounts to sub ledgers and research any discrepancies.
• Prepare account reconciliations in Arc.
• Assist in preparation of financial quarterly review (FQR) package
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition and shipment to sales to AR reconciliations.
• Adhere to all SOX requirements to ensure full SOX compliance.
• Assist in Sarbanes Oxley compliance activities. Learn SOX Corporate requirements and maintain records to comply with said requirements.
• Ensure proper internal SOX testing is completed accurately and timely.
• Perform all fixed asset accounting functions. Including CIP management and budget to actual analysis, prepare fixed asset schedules, depreciation reports, annual audit schedules, and year end reports.
• Maintain construction in progress detail with supporting documentation and work with management team to submit capital requests.
• Complete special projects including property tax reporting, fixed assets inventory, internal, division and corporate requests.
• Forecast and report cash flow daily or weekly.
• Works with Controller to manage the preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
• Complete various reporting requests as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with team members, coworkers, production staff and management.
• Provide support to Finance clerical staff and assist in resolving issues that arise in these areas with minimal supervision.
• Review and improve daily processes and tasks to expedite and improve workflow.
• Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation.
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Complete tasks timely and at a high level of accuracy.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, or Finance, or Business is required.
• A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required.
• Extensive experience with ERP systems and Excel is required.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly preferred.
• SOX experience is highly preferred.
• CPA and/or CMA designation is highly preferred.

Skills Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Advanced 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 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.
• Experience with Hyperion preferred.
• Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Great Plains preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

The job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $65000 to $72000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter . Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

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.