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

The Senior Accountant will contribute to various aspects of Accounting, including the closing process and journal entry processing, budgeting, cost accounting, forecasting, analysis, account reconciliations, and various reporting and filing. This individual must ensure accuracy of financial statements by providing accurate accounting of transactions in area of responsibility in compliance with Sarbanes – Oxley (SOX) and PCC corporate policies. This position may lead or counsel the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Ability to handle and coordinate various functions simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter working with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Able to take on new tasks and learn other functions to act as backup where necessary.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to management in decision making or other financial initiatives
• Monitor, analyze, and report on E&O inventory, interface with Production Control to resolve issues
• Participate and lead in quarterly audits of financial data and processes
• Maintain accurate balance sheet and income statement accounts including month-end closing entries, monthly reconciliations, analysis of results, and communication of deviations affecting financial results
• Develop and maintain accounting and cost systems in support of business operations
• Prepare analysis and communicate results in the areas of sales, cost of goods sold
• Set up of claim accruals and handle credit dispositions – reconcile to the ledger
• Manage Accounts Receivable transactions and lead the resolution of issues
• Check pending transactions for errors, notify IT as necessary
• Various budget reports and analysis of accounts as necessary

Qualifications

Competencies

• Organization
• Attention to details
• Technical knowledge
• Strategic thinking
• Engagement
• Communication skills
• High level of analytical skills

Education and Experience

Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or business related field required, MBA preferred. Seven to nine years of relevant experience. Understanding of Microsoft Office and financial systems with Oracle experience preferred. Strong initiative, communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to quickly learn new tasks.

Special Skills

• Ability to interface with any person in the organization
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical
• Reliable attendance and good communication skills are essential
• Self-motivated and achievement oriented
• Ability to work in a high stress environment and meet deadlines

Additional Notes

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

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.