Staff Accountant

Company Profile:

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.

Business Profile: 

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 6000 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Businesses within PCC Aerostructures include Primus International, SPS Aerostructures, Centra, Avibank and AVK, Klune, ProCoat, Southwest United Industries, Progressive Incorporated, Synchronous, Andrews Laser Works, and Kalistrut. Plants locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK and China. 

Location Profile:

Southwest United Industries Tulsa operates from a 100,000 square feet modern and well-maintained facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Former headquarters for Southwest United Industries (prior to acquisition), the site offers single source metal finishing for newly manufactured parts and for repair and overhaul applications.

Services include:

·        Anodizing

·        Non-Destructive Testing

·        Painting

·        Plating

·        Shot Peening

·        Thermal Spray

·        Machining/Grinding

Southwest United Industries was acquired by Precision Castparts Corp. in December, 2012.

For the past 70 years the vision of Southwest United Industries has remained consistent; "To be the best full-service, single-source, metal finishing company in North America."  

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting month-end close, maintaining the general ledger, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts. This role works closely with the Controller/Accounting Manager and supports audits, reporting, and operational finance activities. The position requires independent judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers growth into senior accounting responsibilities and exposure to operational finance in a manufacturing environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

·        Assist with month end closing processes, maintain the general ledger, generate monthly journal entries and reconcile accounts.

·        Provide data for forecasting and budgeting process

·        Prepare and disseminate routine and Ad Hoc reporting requests

·        Support SOX reporting and testing processes

·        Support audit requests with internal and external audit groups

·        Support physical inventory counts & calculate inventory reserves

·        Special Projects: Operational reporting requests, capital projects, etc

·        Assist with Intercompany confirmations between sister entities

·        Prepare and file taxes and external reporting including but not limited to L&I reporting, B&O taxes, 1099 reporting, property taxes, and census reports.

·        Perform other duties, as assigned

·        Position includes duties that require PPE (for parts handling, normally only gloves are required to prevent skin to part contact) for any handling of customer hardware.

Required Skills:

·        Strong attention to detail and accuracy

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

·        Strong organizational and time management skills

·        Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

·        Ability to work independently and collaboratively

·        Demonstrated understanding and application of U.S. GAAP

·        Previous public accounting experience with manufacturing clients is a plus

·        SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) reporting experience is a plus

Experience & Education

·        Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent combination of education and 2–5 years of experience

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

·        Normal office environment

·        Frequently required to move about the facility resulting in exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors and temperature variations

     Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye and hearing protection and safety shoes