Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Business Profile:

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines. Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Location Profile:

Located in South Gate, Dickson Testing Company, Inc. is a full-service destructive testing laboratory serving aerospace and metallic producers worldwide. Our laboratories serve our customers with metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion, and chemical testing services. In support of these services our facility provides complete specimen fabrication, cut off services and heat treat capability.

Position Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from the Controller. The incumbent will plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard accounting techniques, procedures and practices. The successful candidate devises new approaches to most problems, seeking technical guidance on unusually complex problems. This position will coordinate accounting activities for assigned projects and provide guidance to lower level accounting personnel.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Assist with all items of the month end closing process. The process must be completed timely and at a high level of accuracy.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Prepare monthly closing journal entries and adjustments to financial records; organize, analyze and complete month end financial statements.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, reconcile general ledger accounts to sub ledgers and research any discrepancies.
• Prepare account reconciliations in Arc.
• Assist in preparation of financial quarterly review (FQR) package
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition and shipment to sales to AR reconciliations.
• Adhere to all SOX requirements to ensure full SOX compliance.
• Assist in Sarbanes Oxley compliance activities. Learn SOX Corporate requirements and maintain records to comply with said requirements.
• Ensure proper internal SOX testing is completed accurately and timely.
• Perform all fixed asset accounting functions. Including CIP management and budget to actual analysis, prepare fixed asset schedules, depreciation reports, annual audit schedules, and year end reports.
• Maintain construction in progress detail with supporting documentation and work with management team to submit capital requests.
• Complete special projects including property tax reporting, fixed assets inventory, internal, division and corporate requests.
• Forecast and report cash flow daily or weekly.
• Works with Controller to manage the preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
• Complete various reporting requests as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with team members, coworkers, production staff and management.
• Provide support to Finance clerical staff and assist in resolving issues that arise in these areas with minimal supervision.
• Review and improve daily processes and tasks to expedite and improve workflow.
• Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation.
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Complete tasks timely and at a high level of accuracy.
• Meet strict deadlines.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, minimum.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience
• Extensive experience with ERP systems and Excel
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• SOX experience preferred.
• CPA and/or CMA designation preferred.

Skills Required:

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