What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accountant 3 position at SPS Technologies?
Country
United States of America
State / County
Pennsylvania
City
Jenkintown
Division
Fasteners
Company
Jenkintown
Function
Finance
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
18602
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.
Job Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from supervisor. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise within accounting discipline. Works within existing systems or processes, provides incremental improvements, and exercises independent judgement. Identifies and analyzes problems and trends. Devise new approaches to most problems, seeking technical guidance on unusually complex problems.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
Multi-site responsibility for one or more facilities for the A/R process.
Accounting Includes Work Across Multiple Areas Of Accounting Including
Ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.)
Capital spend tracking.
Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.)
Accounting Reports/schedules For Internal Audiences (management Reporting) And/or For External Audiences (compliance Reporting) Including Consolidation Of Financial Statements, Cash Flow Reporting, Budget Reporting, Etc.) In Some Organizations, Accounting Work May Also Include
Cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.)
Prepare monthly journal entries and account analyses as part of the closing process
Support periodic budgeting process
Support SOX reporting and testing process
Coordinate audit requests with internal and external audit groups
Responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from supervisor
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Required Skills
Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability
Experience with ERP systems for general accounting and consolidation purposes
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Ability to successfully manage many issues/projects simultaneously
Previous public accounting experience with manufacturing clients is a plus
Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies in position, which includes: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, s x, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
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.
United States of America
State / County
Pennsylvania
City
Jenkintown
Division
Fasteners
Company
Jenkintown
Function
Finance
Workplace Type
On-Site
Position type
Full Time
Opportunity ID
18602
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.
Job Description
Position Summary:
Responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from supervisor. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise within accounting discipline. Works within existing systems or processes, provides incremental improvements, and exercises independent judgement. Identifies and analyzes problems and trends. Devise new approaches to most problems, seeking technical guidance on unusually complex problems.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities
Multi-site responsibility for one or more facilities for the A/R process.
Accounting Includes Work Across Multiple Areas Of Accounting Including
Ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.)
Capital spend tracking.
Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.)
Accounting Reports/schedules For Internal Audiences (management Reporting) And/or For External Audiences (compliance Reporting) Including Consolidation Of Financial Statements, Cash Flow Reporting, Budget Reporting, Etc.) In Some Organizations, Accounting Work May Also Include
Cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.)
Prepare monthly journal entries and account analyses as part of the closing process
Support periodic budgeting process
Support SOX reporting and testing process
Coordinate audit requests with internal and external audit groups
Responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from supervisor
Perform other duties, as assigned.
Required Skills
Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability
Experience with ERP systems for general accounting and consolidation purposes
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Ability to successfully manage many issues/projects simultaneously
Previous public accounting experience with manufacturing clients is a plus
Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies in position, which includes: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, s x, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
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.