Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

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.

The Accounting Specialist will perform several accounting duties including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash transactions, account balancing, journal entries and various other finance responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for full accounts payable processing for three entities, including two US entities and one UK entity
• Assist with accounts receivable processing, including invoice generation for the same three entities
• Complete payment transactions for both domestic and international payments via automated check processing, ACH and wires
• Balance accounts, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash
• Complete month-end journal entries for accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash
• Complete account reconciliations for above accounts
• Assist with Financial Quarterly Review completion
• Assist with division quarter-end requests
• Complete special projects including internal, division and corporate requests
• Adhere to all SOX requirements to ensure full SOX compliance

Perform all aspects of the position according to the PCC Code of Conduct.

Education and Experience

Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance or A minimum of two-years experience Sox experience preferred.

Competencies Good working knowledge of all MS Office applications and internet applications. High level of self-motivation to perform and succeed. Ability to work under minimal supervision and use own initiative. Strong interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization. Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively. Ability to work under pressure and deadlines. Able to work outside normal office hours as business requires.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Demands - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands : Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position with repetitive hand motions. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office area to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer, copy machine, calculator and computer printer.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. 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. Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.