Accountant 1

Rialto, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

Accountant 1 is an entry-level professional responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations in a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate financial records supports month-end close and assists with compliance to GAAP internal controls and applicable aerospace and government requirements.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing functions duties or tasks employees are required to know and follow safe work practices and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety including safety rules and regulations. 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 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 month-end and year-end close processes
Perform account reconciliations (cash AP AR inventory fixed assets)
Support cost accounting activities related to manufacturing operations
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory and WIP accounting records
Review transactions for accuracy completeness and policy compliance
Support internal and external audits including government or customer audits
Assist with financial reports and schedules for management review
Assist with product cost analysis (actual vs standard) and cost savings calculations creating budgets forecasts and activity rates.
Ensure compliance with GAAP company policies and internal controls
Provide financial analysis and reporting on results and trends of operations.
Maintain organized accounting records in accordance with retention requirements
Collaborate with operations purchasing and payroll teams as needed
Perform other accounting duties as assigned
Prepare monthly closing journal entries and adjustments to financial records; organize analyze and complete month end financial statements.
Adhere to all SOX requirements to ensure full SOX compliance.

Aerospace / Manufacturing-Specific Responsibilities:

Assist with job cost tracking and manufacturing variances
Support compliance with FAR/DFARS ITAR and other regulatory requirements (as applicable)
Help ensure financial data accuracy for government contracts and customer reporting
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and export-controlled information

Required Skills:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Basic understanding of GAAP
Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Oracle SAP Costpoint NetSuite)
Strong Excel skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow procedures in a regulated environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Team player with a proactive positive attitude and a strong sense of self-motivation accountability and responsibility.
Ability to quickly understand concepts and think through possible solutions and implications.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities using strong organization and prioritization skills.
High degree of integrity while working with confidential information discreetly and appropriately.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail balanced with a big picture focus.
Familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
Ability to read understand and interpret financial data with an understanding of GAAP and regulatory requirements as well as company policies procedures and internal controls.
Ability to rely on experience and judgment to work independently to prioritize and accomplish daily tasks.
Ability to identify and research accounting issues independently and communicate conclusions effectively both verbally and in written form.
Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Experience & Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required
02 years of accounting experience (manufacturing or aerospace preferred)
Internship or entry-level accounting experience acceptable

Department & Reports to:

Department: Accounting and Finance
Reports to: Accounting Manager

Position Summary: Accountant 1 is an entry-level professional responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations in a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate financial records supports month-end close and assists with compliance to GAAP internal cont...