Division A/R Accounting Clerk

Precision Castparts - Clackamas, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Clackamas, OR

10,001+ employees

Primary Metal Manufacturing

About the position

As a key member of the Structurals Division financial team at Precision Castparts Corp., the A/R Accounting Clerk will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of accounting practices within the organization. This position requires a thorough understanding of accounting theory and practices, as well as corporate policies. The A/R Accounting Clerk will be responsible for preparing, processing, and maintaining daily customer invoicing for the division, ensuring that all accounts receivable (A/R) transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled. In addition to daily invoicing, the clerk will maintain and coordinate A/R general ledger accounts, analyze monthly activities, and perform necessary general ledger reconciliations. This includes determining the proper journal entries needed to balance the end-of-month close. The role also involves auditing and analyzing accounting reports and systems, recommending improvements where necessary to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The A/R Accounting Clerk will work closely with both internal and external customers to ensure that A/R accounts are accurate and assist in the collections process. This position requires excellent communication skills, as the clerk will need to provide interpretation and application of accounting information and policies to various stakeholders. The clerk will also interface with division and plant personnel to leverage and share accounting tools and knowledge, contributing to a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and maintain A/R daily customer invoicing for the Division.
• Maintain and coordinate A/R GL accounts, analyze, and reconcile monthly activities.
• Perform necessary General Ledger reconciliation and determine proper Journal Entries to balance end-of-month close.
• Audit and analyze accounting reports/systems and recommend improvements.
• Work with internal and external customers to ensure A/R accounts are accurate and assist in the collections process.
• Prepare, process and maintain daily A/R cash posting for the Division.
• Provide interpretation and application of accounting information and/or policy.
• Interface with Division and Plant personnel to leverage and share accounting tools and knowledge.
• Assist and backup all aspects of Accounts Receivable process as needed.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance, or equivalent knowledge and experience (approximately 4-5 years previous accounting experience).
• Proven ability to plan, organize and prioritize tasks within time constraints.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of management.