Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

Job Location

Country:
United States of America

State:
California

City:
Rialto

American Handforge

Position Summary:

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

• 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

• 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

• Basic understanding of GAAP
• Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Costpoint, Net Suite)
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 0-2 years of accounting experience (manufacturing or aerospace preferred)
• Internship or entry‑level accounting experience acceptable

• Department:
  Accounting and Finance
• Reports to:
  
  Accounting Manager

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $70,304 to $85,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at…