Accounting Administrator Finance Operations

GKN

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profile Job Location:

El Cajon - USA

profile Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 38
Posted on: 20-09-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Accounting Administrator Supervisor and/or Controller the Accounting Administrator will perform accounting activities to ensure compliance with IFRS corporate policies and external auditors. Performs duties in a timely manner. They possess strong organizational skills to maintain an efficient work environment as well as collaborate with team members and perform other adhoc duties as required/needed. The Accountant will have an active role in financial reporting forecasting budgeting monthly closing journal entries and account analysis.

Job Responsibilities

  • Accounts Payable:
    • Collaborate effectively with vendors/suppliers and internal customers (i.e. procurement purchasing and receiving)
    • Process A/P invoices verifying proper approval and support document assigning proper G/L coding review and validation of compliance to the corporate policies.
    • Resolve invoice holds and aged disbursements by following through with internal and external customers. Ensure supplier credits are received also with appropriate resolution and follow up for outstanding debit notes.
    • Vouch invoices in accordance with a 3 way match process
  • Accounts Receivable:
    • Build good working relationship and collaborate effectively with customers and commercial/program team.
    • Manage A/R Aging to ensure collections are done timely to maintain current standing.
    • Complete daily invoicing
    • Resolve any billing disputes by working with customer and commercial/program team.
  • Monthly Close / Financial Reporting:
    • Prepare and post journal entries
    • Prepare account reconciliations
    • Identify and resolve financial accounting issues.
  • Audits: Assist with external and internal audits / reviews. Complete requested materials timely.
    • Internal Control: Evaluate and document procedures and workflow to achieve accurate and efficient accounting systems.
    • Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedure.
    • Perform other related duties as required by Accounting Administrator Supervisor and/or Controller.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Two-year degree in accounting or additional experience required
4 years of experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable in a business environment
Experience working with MTO or other ERP system required.
Preferred Qualifications
GKN Experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles including IFRS.
Strong analytical and accounting skills.
Knowledge of MTO but not necessary.
Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Office software.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fully integrated ERP software packages.
Ability to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this role is between $30.00 - $38.00 per hour.

Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.


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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a p...
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Key Skills

  • Account Payable
  • Invoicing
  • Journal Entry
  • Data Entry
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Tax Returns
  • QuickBooks
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Reporting
  • Payroll
  • Financial statement
  • Account Receivable
  • ACCA
  • CPA

About Company

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe

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