Assistant Controller

Radius-Aerospace-Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Radius Aerospace in Phoenix/Chandler, AZ is seeking a Full-Time accounting professional to support general accounting, cost accounting, and budgeting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will verify invoices, maintain journals, prepare reports, reconcile records, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and at least five years in corporate accounting, preferably with government contracts and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum five years of corporate accounting experience; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with government contracts is a plus.
• CPA, MBA, CGMA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Know and follow general company and department policies.
• Cost Accounting responsibilities including overhead allocations and inventory counts.
• Prepares daily sales & margin reports and costing Pareto reports for upper management.
• Assists in budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Cost accounting

MRP/ERP systems

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Peachtree

Syteline 8

Job description

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Full Time Professional Phoenix AZ, Chandler, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2677

At Radius Aerospace - Phoenix, we offer a unique environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. The work environment is fast-paced and high-energy. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.

We recognize our employees as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes 401K, matching 401k, dental, vision and medical insurance, disability benefits, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, casual dress, paid company holidays, generous PTO program, and tuition reimbursement.

New hires are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage upon date of hire.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Position Summary

Performs a variety of general accounting support tasks in an accounting department. Verifies accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records. Updates and maintains accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., accounts receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers, payrolls, receipts, accounts payable). Enters data into computer system using defined computer programs; compiles data and prepares a variety of reports. Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers. Also responsible for general accounting, cost accounting, and budgeting

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Know and follow general company and corporate policies and procedures.
• Know, understand, and follow department policies and procedures.
• Cost Accounting responsibilities including overhead expense allocations, supporting CAS disclosure updates, Inventory forecasting, and fully managing all physical inventory counts.
• Prepares daily sales & margin reports as well as various costing pareto reports for upper management.
• Supports regulatory audits.
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and journal entries
• Maintains financial metrics for company management.
• Assists in the development of budgets, forecasts and variance reports as required by management.
• Establishes, or recommends to management and corporate staff, economic strategies, objectives, and policies for company.
• Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Provides management and corporate staff with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
• Prepares reports required by corporate staff and regulatory agencies.
• Creates Accounts Receivable invoices and applies cash receipts to invoices.
• Interfaces with Shipping, Sales, Program management or other departments to obtain pricing data, purchase orders or other data to prepare invoices and resolve customer disputes.
• Frequently monitors Accounts Receivable aging and follows up with customer to obtain payment and researches past due balance or credits.
• Prepares bank deposit and monitors electronic cash receipts with bank.
• Updates and maintains accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., accounts receivable, receipts).
• Enters data into computer systems using defined computer programs; compiles data and prepares reports.
• Reconciles records with internal company employees and management, or external vendors or customers.
• May reconcile bank and financial statements/report.
• Researches and processes charge back, returns, and bad checks. Recommends actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Report to work on time, follow instructions from supervisor or management, interact well co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Other various duties as needed or as assigned.

Position Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.B.A.) in Accounting or finance from four-year college or university.
• Minimum of five years related experience and/or training in a corporate accounting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Job Costing – Aerospace background should receive preference
• Manufacturing as emphasis in job history – multiple industry exposure a plus
• Experience with government contracts preferred
• CPA and Public Accounting Experience, MBA, CGMA preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with more than 1 ERP Accounting System
• Cost Accounting role at some point in career
• Demonstrate COGS section of Income Statement (Over/Under Absorption)
• Transactions other than COS – Slow Inventory, Forward Loss Analysis, Lower Cost or Market
• Understanding of MRP from a scheduling / GL effect to transaction stream
• Understanding more than 1 costing method
• Audit experience is a plus
• Clear philosophy regarding inventory & job costing
• Focus on stock count accuracy / test transaction streams for cost accuracy
• Focus on accuracy of transaction stream for Job Costing & emphasize process accuracy.
• Treasury Background
• Importance of Cash Flow – solutions of A/R collections & inventory reduction initiatives
• Cash flow forecasting
• Accounting for complex debt and financing transactions
• Private equity experience is a plus

To perform this job successfully, an individual should possess basic computer proficiency and functional knowledge with applications and activities including (but not limited to):

• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel required, as well as functional proficiency in other of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of GL Accounting software (i.e. Peachtree, Syteline 8) and Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software.
• Experience and/or familiarity working with MRP/ERP software systems preferred.

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunity Employer: Radius Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Disability Accommodation: If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact Human Resources at 317-642-5770.
• Drug-Free Workplace: In order to maintain our Drug-Free work environment, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen is required.
• Cybersecurity and Compliance: All employees are required to comply with the company’s cybersecurity, information security, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling policies. This includes safeguarding sensitive information, completing mandatory security training, and promptly reporting any suspected data or security incidents. Certain roles may involve access to CUI associated with U.S. Department of Defense contracts and require completion of CMMC/ITAR compliance training.
• ITAR/EAR Requirements: Pursuant to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), applicants for select positions may be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residence, or U.S. Immigration Status to meet the minimum qualifications. All inquiries related to citizenship are asked solely to comply with ITAR and EAR export licensing requirements.
• Work Authorization: All U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.