Accountant

$80,000 - $80,000/Yr

Pcx Aerostructures - Santa Ana, CA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Ana, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Accountant position at PCX Aerosystems involves managing the cost accounting system and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The role requires collaboration with various departments to resolve discrepancies and maintain compliance with accounting standards. The Accountant will also support financial presentations and audits, while proactively analyzing business operations for cost improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and key financial records
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing through the preparation and review of ledgers and journal entries
• Assist and validate invoice preparation to customers
• Perform monthly accounting analysis and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and conduct monthly review with Finance Director
• Collaborate and work closely with key contacts in other departments to resolve reconciling differences and unrecorded transactions
• Develop and maintain Manufacturing cost standards and prepare reports to track variances monthly
• Review all changes made to BOMS for accuracy and completeness
• Assist Inventory Manager with compliance of inventory cycle count policy
• Review month-end inventory and prepare adjusting entries for accurate inventory valuation
• Coordinate and complete internal and external accounting audits to include preparing schedules, and providing supporting data and explanations
• Support the preparation of financial presentations for Board meetings, monthly performance reports, and budget/forecast discussions
• Assist as required with tax package preparation
• Create a wide variety of ad hoc reports
• Proactively analyze and evaluate the business. Propose opportunities for cost improvements
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• 7+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance, ideally in an aerospace manufacturing setting
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, methods, and practices in accordance with GAAP
• Strong Excel and computer skills; comfortable with multiple tools, programs and platforms
• Experience with ERP conversions a plus
• Excellent communication skills; ability to summarize business results in a manner tailored to the audience
• Highly collaborative with good leadership skills; able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package that rewards performance