Senior Accountant; SSO Division Irvine, CA

Senior Accountant (SSO Division –

Location:

Irvine, CA)

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 and Interaction:
No direct reports.

• Prepares general ledger, asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing moderately complex account information.
• Recommends financial actions to management by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other management reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents. Verifies and analyzes business records, transactions, and procedures.
• Maintains accounting controls by auditing compliance with and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following accounting policies and internal controls.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting a variety of accounting policies and regulations.
• Prepares moderately complex financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and/or participating in professional societies.
• Complies with federal and state legal requirements and professional standards. Studies existing and new legislation, enforces adherence to requirements, and advises management on needed actions.
• Shares specialized accounting knowledge with others. Represents organization on specific projects. Mentors new employees. Contributes 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 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.

Pay Range: $72,650 to $121,050 annually.

Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans:

• 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 tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability programs, adoption assistance, a  membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company‑Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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