Intern- Finance department - Jenkintown, PA

United States of America
Pennsylvania
Jenkintown
Fasteners
Jenkintown
Finance
On-Site
Intern

  


8169

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.

The Intern will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from supervisor. Perform 
assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the 
independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard accounting techniques, procedures 
and practices. Devise new approaches to most problems, seeking technical guidance on unusually complex 
problems. Coordinate accounting activities for assigned projects and provide limited supervision to lower-level 
accounting personnel.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities: 
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account analyses as part of the closing process
• Assist Operations with Manufacturing Targets/Variances (Daily Flex) 
• Support weekly financial package with various statistical data
• Support periodic budgeting process
• Support SOX reporting and testing process 
• Support/Verify Fixed Asset Purchases
• 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.

This requisition is closed to applications.