Sr. Staff Accountant

Overview

The role supports three business entities within Southern California. Position location will be based in Paramount, CA.

Job Summary: Sr. Staff Accountant is responsible for providing overall accounting support for the assigned business unit(s); including protection of the assets and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and corporate reporting and accounting requirements.

• Timely and accurate reporting
• Assist in forecasting and budgeting
• Variance and financial analysis
• Capital Expenditures Tracking
• Cash Flow Forecasting

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements.
• Support month-end closing activities, as well as internal / external audits
• Complete timely general ledger reconciliations and records
• Support the budget process and development of departmental budgets to control costs and find savings opportunities
• Assist in the preparation activities of the Accounting Department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, weekly metrics, internal and external monthly financial statements, and annual audits and annual budgets
• Prepare capital authorization requests and monitor spending of capital expenditures.
• Track and Maintain CIP, Fixed Assets, and Critical spares inventory.
• Set up new customers and vendors and perform inventory adjustments.
• Maintain systems and controls, which verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the Company's value
• Support CI Pipeline group by providing cost/ benefit analysis.
• Cross train on all functions within accounting to assist/support other staff, including A/R, A/P, and payroll.
• Work directly with control and process owners to ensure understanding and knowledge of SOX processes and procedures.
• Responsible for documentation of SOX process and control activities via narratives, matrices, and test scripts etc.
• Work with process owners to ensure SOX documentation is updated (as needed).
• Be an active employee in finding continuous improvements, cost reductions or eliminating non-value added tasks to streamline processes
• Perform special projects as assigned;
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance according to work schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in finance or accounting
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum of 1-3 years related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger, budgeting, bridges, forecasting, standard cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication, collaboration, organization and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively analyze problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy work schedule
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; working knowledge of Oracle preferred

• Working knowledge of Aerospace industry is preferred
• Working knowledge of PCC accounting processes highly preferred