Accountant II

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant II to manage and track fixed assets, perform transfers, disposals, and verifications, and assist with month-end close activities. The role requires attention to detail and collaboration across accounting, IT, and operations to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 3+ years of fixed asset or related experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent related experience may be considered.
• Three years of related accounting, finance, fixed asset, inventory, asset management, or administrative experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to work with reports, listings, and large data sets.
• Ability to follow established procedures, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update fixed asset records in the asset register and related tracking tools.
• Support asset transfer, disposal, retirement, and verification processes, ensuring required approvals and documentation are obtained.
• Assist with annual or periodic physical asset verification activities and follow up on missing, obsolete, or incorrectly assigned assets.
• Prepare fixed asset reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for management, audit, and internal control requirements.
• Support monthly close activities related to fixed assets, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and review of asset clearing or related accounts.
• Partner with asset custodians, department managers, IT, facilities, and finance teams to resolve fixed asset questions and discrepancies.
• Review asset additions, transfers, disposals, and retirements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policy.
• Assist with depreciation, capitalization, and fixed asset accounting support as needed.
• Maintain organized documentation and support for fixed asset transactions and audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve fixed asset processes, reporting, documentation, and controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Financial accounting

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Asset Tracker

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Fixed Asset Accountant II

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, Wi-Fi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Fixed Asset Accounting Accountant II supports the accurate tracking, accounting, and reporting of company fixed assets. This role helps maintain the fixed asset register, supports asset transfers, disposals, verifications, reporting, and assists with light monthly close activities, including journal entries and related reconciliations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with asset tracking systems, and able to collaborate with accounting, finance, operations, IT, and asset custodians to ensure fixed asset records are complete, accurate, and compliant with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update fixed asset records in the asset register and related tracking tools.
• Support asset transfer, disposal, retirement, and verification processes, ensuring required approvals and documentation are obtained.
• Assist with annual or periodic physical asset verification activities and follow up on missing, obsolete, or incorrectly assigned assets.
• Prepare fixed asset reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for management, audit, and internal control requirements.
• Support monthly close activities related to fixed assets, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and review of asset clearing or related accounts.
• Partner with asset custodians, department managers, IT, facilities, and finance teams to resolve fixed asset questions and discrepancies.
• Review asset additions, transfers, disposals, and retirements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policy.
• Assist with depreciation, capitalization, and fixed asset accounting support as needed.
• Maintain organized documentation and support for fixed asset transactions and audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve fixed asset processes, reporting, documentation, and controls.

The salary range of $67,000 – $113,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent related experience may be considered.
• Three years of related accounting, finance, fixed asset, inventory, asset management, or administrative experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to work with reports, listings, and large data sets.
• Ability to follow established procedures, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Experience

• Experience using Asset Tracker or a similar fixed asset tracking system.
• Experience supporting fixed asset transfers, disposals, retirements, annual verifications, and reporting.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or another ERP fixed asset module preferred.
• Exposure to SOX, internal controls, audit support, or fixed asset policy compliance preferred.
• Experience preparing or supporting monthly close journal entries and account reconciliations.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Accountability and follow-through
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Process discipline and documentation
• Customer-service mindset when supporting internal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional office environment and may require collaboration with business partners across multiple departments and locations. The position requires consistent organization, timely follow-up, and the ability to support fixed asset activities during monthly close, reporting cycles, and annual verification periods.

Our Principles:

Contribution to Society | Fairness & Honesty | Cooperation & Team Spirit | Untiring Effort for Improvement | Courtesy & Humility | Adaptability | Gratitude

What We Offer:

• At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.
• Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked.
• Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
• Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program and Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program.
• Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporate.