Senior Accountant

RBC Bearings Incorporated; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Sr. Accountant in South El Monte, California. This role involves analyzing financial information, preparing financial reports, and performing detailed variance analysis. Ideal candidates have a strong background in accounting and financial planning, ideally within a manufacturing setting. The position requires proficiency in Excel and experience with SAP systems. Competitive compensation combined with opportunities for career growth are provided in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounting or Financial Planning in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense Industry preferred.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed variance analysis on all P&L and Balance Sheet accounts monthly.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and forecasts.
• Drive process improvements to automate reporting.

Skills

General accounting knowledge

Business judgement

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Business partnering skills

Education

BS or BA degree in finance, business, accounting

CPA and/or CMA certification

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana

Analytics Cloud

Job description

Title

Sr. Accountant

Date

Feb 25, 2025

Location

South El Monte, US, 91733

Company

VACCO Industries

Pay Range

$100k-$133K**

Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports as required on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform detailed variance analysis on all P&L and Balance Sheet Accounts monthly.
• Prepare actual + remaining year P&L forecasts monthly by working with the operations and program management teams.
• Prepare quarterly cash & capital expenditures forecasts.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, forecasts, and budgets by loading data into Tagetik and reviewing for accuracy.
• Prepare slide deck for Operations Meetings and provide commentary on significant variances.
• Weekly KPI tracking.
• Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations as assigned.
• Assist with month-end close activities.
• Drive process improvements to automate reporting and drive efficiency within the department.
• Provide audit support as needed.
• Performs other special ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess a strong general accounting knowledge, including GAAP and related principles and practices.
• Sound business judgement and ability to synthesize, analyze, and extract implications from data.
• Ability to frame unstructured and complex analytical problems to a broad audience.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to regularly interface with executive management.
• Advanced level knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, & Word. Familiarity with SAP S/4 Hana and Analytics Cloud is a plus.

Education and/or Experience

• BS or BA degree in finance, business, accounting, or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of Accounting or Financial Planning, and Analysis (FP&A) experience in a Manufacturing environment. Public company and Aerospace & Defense Industry experience preferred.
• CPA and/or CMA certification is a plus.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this function. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required of incumbents.

**Please note that the salary range information is only applicable to California. This range is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VACCO Industries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.