Staff Accountant

RBC Bearings; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC Bearings Incorporated in Santa Ana, CA, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the monthly close, prepare journal entries, and ensure that the division’s financial statements are accurate and timely.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 2–7+ years of exempt experience in manufacturing, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with fixed assets, audits, budgeting and internal controls in line with Sarbanes-Oxley.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 2–7+ years of exempt level experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of fixed asset accounting.
• Ability to operate computers and various software programs.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly closing and production of financial statements to ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare, verify and enter journal entries to the General Ledger.
• Coordinate monthly balance sheet and P&L analyses and reconciliations.
• Assist with coordination and preparation of financial audits.
• Maintain division fixed asset system.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and reporting.
• Review financial policies and procedures for compliance.
• Support internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Skills

Excel skills

Fixed asset software exposure

Communication skills

General accounting & GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP accounting software

Job description

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and engineered components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 64 facilities, of which 42 are manufacturing facilities in eleven countries and our market capitalization is approximately $18.0 billion.

Job Title/Location:

Staff Accountant, Santa Ana CA.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assists in monthly closing and production of financial statements to guarantee timely reporting and ensure the information reported properly reflects the division’s financial position.
• Prepares, verifies and controls the entering of journal entries to the General Ledger
• Coordinates the completion and review of the monthly balance sheet and profit and loss statement account analyses and reconciliations, including intercompany activity.
• Assists in the coordination and preparation of financial audits as required by outside auditors.
• Maintains division fixed asset system
• Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and coordinating the completion of various required reports.
• Assists in the review of financial policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Assists with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Assists in the preparation of various tax reporting requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree Accounting with 2 to 7+ years of exempt level experience in a manufacturing environment or any combination of experience, education and training which would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required.

Knowledge

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Accounting and auditing principles and practices
• Principles of governmental financial administration including budgeting, reporting, taxation and revenue.

Skills

• Ability to operate computers and various software programs.
• Strong Excel skills a must. Fixed Asset Software exposure desirable.

Abilities

• Examining and verifying financial documents and reports
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports and analyses.
• Supervise, train and evaluate clerical and technical employees.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.