Accountant
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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.
Title: Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Controller
Position Summary:
As an Accountant at NSS you will play a key role in overseeing and managing all aspects of the accounts payable process, assisting in both general ledgers activities, and month end / quarter end close with special projects as needed.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices.
- Developing and implementing best practices and standard operating procedures for the accounts payable function, including forecasting future expenses based on trend analysis.
- Reviewing and approving high-value or complex vendor invoices and payments.
- Performing regular analysis of accounts payable data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for cost savings.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the accounting function.
- Conducting vendor negotiations to optimize payment terms and discounts.
- Providing guidance and training to team members on accounts payable processes and policies.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- May occasionally perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Assists with monthly/quarterly internal close process, booking month end journal entries for Payables and other departments, ensuring that that P&L Accruals are accurate.
- Assist with division financial reporting requirements to ensure deadlines are met.
- Manages Inventory balances including making system corrections as needed.
- Performs account reconciliations for key accounts.
- Initiate/Process ACH.
- Consulted on aspects of accurate accounting process to ensure vendor and client success.
- Assist Sr. Accountant with General Ledger activity as needed as well.
- Process credit reviews and assess credit/term limits (surge or reduce).
- Audit and reconcile accounts.
Qualifications & Education:
- Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Must be highly organized.