Accountant Analyst

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: “Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.” Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

The Gas Turbine Fuel Systems Division is seeking an Accountant Analyst for the Devens, MA site who will report to the Naples/Devens Accounting Manager and play an important role within the organization. The Accountant Analyst will work closely with other functional leaders and managers – working to support improved growth and profitability using strong analytical and business‑partnering skills. This position will be accountable for the safeguarding and ethical accounting of their sites’ assets in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles.

In addition, the Accountant Analyst will apply principles of accounting to analyze diverse and complex financial information and prepare financial reports. They will be responsible for the accuracy, integrity, control and timeliness of financial reports, analyses, systems, and processes developed and administered to all their sites the accounting function with the Win Strategy. This role will be responsible for 1 of the division’s sites (Devens, MA) which make up approximately $79M of revenue.

The role will report directly to the Devens/Naples Accounting Manager. Functions include budgeting, planning, internal control oversight, financial reporting both internal and external, financial performance measurement, financial system implementation, and technical accounting support and guidance.

• Prepares general ledger, asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing moderately complex account information.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other management reports.
• Prepares diverse and complex financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Performs economic research and studies subjects such as rates of return, depreciation, working capital, investments, and financial and expense comparisons by analysis of profit and loss statements and income statements.
• Provides management with accounting information necessary to make business decisions.
• Recommends financial actions to management by analyzing accounting options.
• Maintains accounting controls by auditing compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Writes and recommends policies and procedures.
• Maintains financial security by following accounting policies and internal controls.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting complex accounting policies and regulations.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems.
• May lead or be assigned to a special project team.
• 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. Acts as prime contact on high level projects.
• Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Trains and mentors less experienced employees.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on…