Sr. Staff Accountant

Precision Castparts Corp.; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace manufacturing is seeking an Accounting Support professional responsible for financial reporting, compliance, and budget management. The role requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting principles, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, along with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including a quarterly cash bonus plan and comprehensive insurance options.

Benefits

Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan

120 hours paid time off

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing activities and internal/external audits.
• Prepare capital authorization requests and monitor spending.
• Maintain systems and controls for data integrity.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Time Management

Problem Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Oracle

Job description

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.

Job Description

PURPOSE:

Position is responsible for providing overall accounting support for the assigned business unit(s); including protection of the assets and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and corporate reporting and accounting requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Timely and accurate reporting
• Variance and financial analysis
• Accurate standard cost
• Working Capital
• Cash Flow

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements.
• Support month-end closing activities, as well as internal / external audits
• Complete timely general ledger reconciliations and records
• Support the budget process and development of departmental budgets to control costs and find savings opportunities
• Assist in the preparation activities of the Accounting Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, weekly metrics, internal and external monthly financial statements, and annual audits and annual budgets
• Prepare capital authorization requests and monitor spending of capital expenditures.
• Set up new customers and vendors and perform inventory adjustments.
• Maintain systems and controls, which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the Company's value
• Identify and analyze unfavorable & favorable purchase price and material variances; prepare corrective action as required.
• Verify standard cost.
• Forecast annual and life of program variance impact.
• Forecast future monthly and quarterly margins (Material/OP/EBIT).
• Support CI Pipeline group by providing cost/ benefit analysis.
• Cross train on all functions within accounting to assist/support other staff, including A/R, A/P, and payroll.
• Work directly with control and process owners to ensure understanding and knowledge of SOX processes and procedures.
• Assess the adequacy of SOX internal controls and efficiencies in business processes.
• Responsible for documentation of SOX process and control activities via narratives, matrices, and test scripts etc.
• Audit and test SOX controls to ensure that they are performed as required and is in accordance with test scripts/control objectives and within budgeted time allowed. Testing is adequately documented and cross-referenced and adheres with sample size requirements and internal SOX methodology.
• Work with process owners to ensure SOX documentation is updated (as needed).
• Maintain a library of SOX documentation including narratives, test scripts, and risk matrices.
• Build strong relationships with SOX control and process owner’s, IT SOX internal control team, internal audit, external auditors, internal control team and compliance department.
• Be an active employee in finding continuous improvements, cost reductions or eliminating non-value added tasks to streamline processes
• Perform special projects as assigned;
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance according to work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in finance or accounting

• Minimum of 1-3 years related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger, budgeting, bridges, forecasting, standard cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication, collaboration, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively analyze problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy work schedule
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; working knowledge of Oracle preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of Aerospace industry is preferred
• Working knowledge of PCC accounting processes highly preferred

Note: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 $85300 to $106600 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 be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.