Sr. Staff Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus plan

PTO 120 hours/yr

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. in Paramount, CA, is seeking a Sr. Staff Accountant to provide accounting support for assigned business units, ensuring asset protection and compliance with regulatory and corporate reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support SOX controls, and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• 3–5 years progressive accounting experience
• 1–3 years in a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
• Strong ledger, budgeting, forecasting, and payroll knowledge

Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing and audits
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations
• Assist in budgeting and departmental cost control
• Prepare capital expenditure requests and track CIP
• Maintain SOX documentation and controls
• Cross-train across A/R, A/P, payroll
• Work with control and process owners to ensure SOX compliance

Skills

Financial analysis

SOX compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

The role supports three business entities within Southern California.

Position location will be based in Paramount, CA.

Job Summary

Sr. Staff Accountant 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
• Assist in forecasting and budgeting
• Variance and financial analysis
• Capital Expenditures Tracking
• Cash Flow Forecasting

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.
• Track and Maintain CIP, Fixed Assets, and Critical spares inventory.
• 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
• 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.
• Responsible for documentation of SOX process and control activities via narratives, matrices, and test scripts etc.
• Work with process owners to ensure SOX documentation is updated (as needed).
• 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
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• 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

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 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.

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.