Cost Accountant

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 120 hours

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) in Paramount, CA is seeking a Cost Accountant to ensure proper standard cost accounting for CFW Group inventory and to support the GM and operations and supply chain teams.

The role reports to the Controller and drives monthly close, reporting, and cost analysis. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in accounting or finance, 3–5 years of manufacturing accounting experience, and a solid grasp of GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead in daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for all sites related to income statements and balance sheet.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting from operations; prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Serve as a financial business partner to the GM, operations and supply chain teams.
• Responsible for all aspects of standard cost accounting for CFW products.
• Support general accounting group in fixed assets, payables, and receivables for cost issues.
• Prepare monthly closing journal entries and adjustments to financial records; complete month end statements.
• Assist in annual physical inventories; monitor fixed asset capital projects.
• Reconcile monthly accounts; provide support to accounting staff and resolve issues.
• Willingness to perform special projects to improve process efficiency.

Skills

Monthly Close

Production Reporting

Standard Cost Accounting

Forecast and Budget processes

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Country United States of America

State / County California

City Paramount

Division Wyman Gordon

Company Carlton

Function Finance

Workplace Type On-Site

Position type Full Time

Opportunity ID 23611

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring proper standard cost accounting is followed for CFW Group inventory and to provide support to the GM and all operational/supply chain teams. The Cost Accountant will be responsible for all areas related to cost-related items. This position reports to the Controller.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead in daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting for all sites related to income statements and balance sheet
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting from the operations. Prepare Ad hoc reports as needed by operations and management
• Serve as a financial business partner to the GM, operations and supply chain teams
• Responsible for all aspects of standard cost accounting for CFW products
• Support general accounting group within different areas of fixed assets, payables, and receivables for related cost issues
• Prepare monthly closing journal entries and adjustments to financial records; organize, analyze and complete month end financial statements.
• Assist in annual physical inventories
• Monitor fixed asset capital projects from start to completion
• Responsible for monthly account reconciliations
• Provide support to accounting staff and assist in resolving issues that arise in these areas with minimal supervision
• Willingness to perform special projects to improve process efficiency and performance projects as assigned
• 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.
• Responsible for Excess & Obsolete reserve calculations on a quarterly basis
• Reconcile and analyze monthly Standard Margin and Sales Analysis.
• Create and maintain budget and forecasting activities for inventory balances and COGS.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient processes, procedures, and use of resources while maintaining a high level of timeliness and accuracy.
• Support SOX program compliance

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Monthly Close
• Production Reporting (Variable Cost, Productivity, Staffing)
• Standard Cost Accounting
• Forecast and Budget processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably within the manufacturing industry
• Passion for the job and a can-do attitude; willing to work the hours necessary to enable the business to continually exceed expectations.
• Relentless and tenacious pursuit of continuous improvement in all facets of the business
• Highly organized and able to juggle several time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting concepts and principles

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 $65700 to $98500 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.