Staff Accountant

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.

Summary

Job Description

This position will perform several accounting duties including accounts receivable management, accounts payable management, revenue recognition compliance, cash management, intercompany accounting, month-end closing and various other general accounting responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Complete accounts receivable transactions for three entities, including two US entities and one UK entity, ensuring full revenue recognition compliance
• Complete transfer pricing calculations and booking
• Manage past dues, including working closely with the commercial team to strive for no past due accounts at all times. Present past due results to division during weekly cash call.
• Complete credit reviews and analysis for review with Controller
• Complete contract reviews for review with Controller
• Oversee accounts payable processing
• Complete various month-end journal entries, including accruals
• Complete various intercompany accounting transactions
• Work closely with the purchasing and receiving teams to ensure all transactions are complete. Resolve any issues timely.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, including sub ledgers. Research any discrepancies.
• Complete various reporting requests as needed.
• Financial Quarterly Review completion, review and commentary for assign schedules
• Adhere to all SOX requirements to ensure full SOX compliance.
• Liaison with auditors including internal, external and SOX audits.
• Complete special projects including internal, division and corporate requests.
• Be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Perform all aspects of the position according to the PCC Code of Conduct.
  
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Four years’ experience with multi-site accounting in a US public company environment preferred
• Sox experience preferred
  
  

Competencies

• Good working knowledge of all MS Office applications and internet applications.
• High level of self-motivation to perform and succeed.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and use own initiative.
• Strong interpersonal skills at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Able to work outside normal office hours as business requires.
• Ability to travel within the US.
  
  

Additional notes

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to frequently remain in a stationary position with repetitive hand motions. Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office area to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer, copy machine, calculator and computer printer.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential. May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the office setting with minimal exposure to climate changes, uneven surfaces, heights, and noise.

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.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.