Financial Analyst

Precision Castparts; Covina (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Covina, CA is seeking an Accountant to support the Assistant Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting department. All activities are to be in accordance with CHI policies & procedures, and the CHI quality manual.

The role emphasizes developing reporting tools, performing analyses, supporting ERP reporting, preparing daily operational reports, and assisting with capital projects, inventory costing, and internal controls, including SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of three years of equivalent Accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Must be a US Person.

Responsibilities

• Develop reporting tools for profitability, gross margin trends, cost reductions projects, and overhead spending.
• Perform analysis to provide management with financial and operational data and recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT/Business Systems Analyst to develop reports from the ERP system data.
• Prepare, review, and distribute daily reports on operations and sales.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing capital expenditure projects, including ROI and monitoring spending.
• Provide detailed cost information and data analysis for inventory, including costing and inventory reserves.
• Coordinate inventory cycle counts and physical observations, review results and identify trends and improvements.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial and operational reporting packages; bridge to actual results.
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure strict internal controls; participate in SOX compliance.
• Perform backup duties for others in Finance; contribute to team effort.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Internal controls

ERP systems

Microsoft Access

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Microsoft Access

Job description

Summary

To support the Assistant Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting department. All activities are to be in accordance with CHI policies & procedures, and the CHI quality manual.

Summary

To support the Assistant Controller in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting department. All activities are to be in accordance with CHI policies & procedures, and the CHI quality manual.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Develop reporting tools for profitability, gross margin trends, cost reductions projects, and overhead spending.
• Perform analysis to provide management with financial and operational data and recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT/Business Systems Analyst to develop reports from the ERP system data.
• Prepare, review, and distribute daily reports on operations and sales.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing capital expenditure projects. Including return on investment, monitoring spending and project completion.
• Provide detailed cost information and data analysis for inventory, including costing and inventory reserves.
• Coordinate inventory cycle counts and physical observations. Review results, identify trends and process improvements.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial and operational reporting packages. Prepare bridges to actual results.
• Maintain subsidiary ledgers.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Strict adherence to internal control procedures.
• Participate in SOX compliance activities.
• Perform backup duties for others in the Finance department.
• Contribute to team effort.
• Other job duties as required.

Qualifications

• Must be excellent with financial data, attention to detail, and meeting deadlines. Must be willing to learn from others and demonstrate their desire to learn on their own.
• 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.
• Must be a US Person

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of three years of equivalent Accounting experience.

Language Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to work independently and with teams across a broad spectrum of departments and personalities.

Other Skills And Abilities

• General and cost accounting experience, financial reporting experience, working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls, strong spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) skills, good analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, good understanding of fundamental accounting transaction flows including system interfaces. ERP and Microsoft Access experience a plus.

Purpose

• This job description is intended to serve as general guidelines for day to day responsibilities. All employees are required to perform duties outside of their job description from time to time. Other duties may be assigned when needed.