Division Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Precision Castparts; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Kansas is seeking a Division Staff Accountant to apply accounting principles to analyze financial information and assist in monthly close responsibilities. The role maintains accounts payable processes, reconciles purchase orders, and prepares journal entries.

You will support SOX controls and assist in quarterly testing, collaborate with vendors and internal teams, and contribute to timely month-end close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting.
• 2–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable: post invoices, reconcile aging reports, and process payments.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile GL accounts including payables, cash, prepaid, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities.
• Assist in month-end close with journal entries and JE checklist timelines.
• May perform special projects or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Professional communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Research & process methods

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and assist in monthly close responsibilities. Maintains the accounts payable process and records for disbursements. Reconciles open purchase orders and prepares journal entries to support monthly financial statement reviews. Responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures. Complies with SOX controls and assists in quarterly testing.

Job Title: Division Staff Accountant

Position Summary

Applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and assist in monthly close responsibilities. Maintains the accounts payable process and records for disbursements. Reconciles open purchase orders and prepares journal entries to support monthly financial statement reviews. Responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures. Complies with SOX controls and assists in quarterly testing.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage and perform the full-cycle Accounts Payable process including posting invoices, obtaining statements from Vendors, reconciling the Accounts Payable aging reports, processing payments, approving purchasing card and travel expense reports, request travel and purchasing cards for employees and hosting weekly meetings with purchasing and receiving teams to ensure PO’s are received and invoices are processed timely.
• Review, analyze, and reconcile GL accounts including payables, cash, pre-paid, fixed assets, and accrued liabilities.
• Assist in month-end close process within deadlines, including journal entry preparation according to JE checklist timelines through the month and on a 2-day close schedule.
• May occasionally perform special projects; Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies in position, which includes: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing.

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadlines.
• Ability to interact professionally with suppliers and fellow team members.
• Be willing to research, evaluate and train new process methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point);
• Well-developed verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
• Demonstrates prioritization and planning skills.

Required Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting
• 2-3 years’ related experience