Cost Accountant 3

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Position Summary:

Responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from supervisor. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise within accounting discipline. Works within existing systems or processes, provides incremental improvements, and exercises independent judgement. Identifies and analyzes problems and trends. Devise new approaches to most problems, seeking technical guidance on unusually complex problems.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Multi-site responsibility for one or more facilities for the A/R process.
• Accounting includes work across multiple areas of Accounting including:
• Ensuring compliance with financial transaction recording standards (e.g., general ledger, cash payments/collections, tax transactions, etc.)
• Capital spend tracking.
• Control/reconciliation of accounts and records (balance sheet, P&L, bank accounts, etc.)
• Accounting reports/schedules for internal audiences (management reporting) and/or for external audiences (compliance reporting) including consolidation of financial statements, cash flow reporting, budget reporting, etc.) In some organizations, Accounting work may also include:
• Cost accounting/budgeting (allocation of direct/indirect costs, variance analysis, budget preparation, etc.)
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account analyses as part of the closing process
• Support periodic budgeting process
• Support SOX reporting and testing process
• Coordinate audit requests with internal and external audit groups
• Responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from supervisor

Perform other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills

• Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability
• Experience with ERP systems for general accounting and consolidation purposes
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to successfully manage many issues/projects simultaneously
• Previous public accounting experience with manufacturing clients is a plus

Must have the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet expectations for required competencies in position, which includes: 1) safety, health, and environmental awareness, 2) business ethics and compliance, 3) technical/professional competence and quality & time management, 4) interpersonal relations and communication skills, 5) initiative, flexibility, innovation, and adaptability, 6) continuous improvement and problem solving, and 7) planning and organizing.