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General Staff Accountant

Precision Castparts Corp.
Paramount, California
Full-time

Country 1 United States of America State / County 1 California City 1 Paramount Division 1 Wyman Gordon Company 1 Carlton Function 1 Finance Position type 1 Full Time Opportunity ID

12752

Company Profile 1

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 1

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 years related experience in finance or accounting
  • 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
  • 30+ days ago
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