Senior Accountant; AR; SSO Division Irvine, CA

Senior Accountant (SSO Division –

Location:

Irvine, CA) Position Summary

Applies principles of accounting to analyze a variety of financial information of moderate scope and complexity and prepares financial reports. Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, control and timeliness of financial reports, transactions, systems, and processes.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports

• Prepare general ledger, asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing moderately complex account information.
• Recommend financial actions to management by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other management reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents. Verify and analyze business records, transactions, and procedures.
• Maintain accounting controls by auditing compliance with and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintain financial security by following accounting policies and internal controls.
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting a variety of accounting policies and regulations.
• Prepare moderately complex financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and/or participating in professional societies.
• Comply with federal and state legal requirements and professional standards. Study existing and new legislation, enforce adherence to requirements, and advise management on needed actions.
• Share specialized accounting knowledge with others. Represent organization on specific projects. Mentor new employees. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

• Reconciliation of customer accounts
• Collection and application of customer payments
• Maintain accounts receivable customer files
• Investigate and resolve customer queries and payment irregularities
• Process adjustments to customer accounts
• Develop and maintain a positive, professional working relationship with customers
• Support month-end close process
• Reporting and analysis
• Develop and implement process improvements
• Some travel may be required to customers and/or other Parker sites (0%-10%).

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Accounting. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2+ years of related experience.
• 3+ years Accounts Receivable and General Ledger Accounting experience.
• Aerospace industry experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

• Pay Range: $72,650 to $121,050 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and…