Accountant I

Business Profile: 

Wyman-Gordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. Wyman-Gordon creates rotating closed-die forgings which are critical for aerospace and land-based gas turbines.  Wyman-Gordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Location Profile:

Located in South Gate, Dickson Testing Company, Inc. is a full-service destructive testing laboratory serving aerospace and metallic producers worldwide. Our laboratories serve our customers with metallurgical, mechanical, corrosion, and chemical testing services. In support of these services our facility provides complete specimen fabrication, cut off services and heat treat capability.

Position Summary:

The Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from the Controller. The incumbent will plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard accounting techniques, procedures and practices. The successful candidate devises new approaches to most problems, seeking technical guidance on unusually complex problems. This position will coordinate accounting activities for assigned projects and provide guidance to lower level accounting personnel.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements and all PCC Cardinal Rules (e.g. Quality and Safety).
• Work safely under functional safety guidelines such as PPE and equipment interaction.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures.
• In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
• Assist with all items of the month end closing process. The process must be completed timely and at a high level of accuracy.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Prepare monthly closing journal entries and adjustments to financial records; organize, analyze and complete month end financial statements.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, reconcile general ledger accounts to sub ledgers and research any discrepancies.
• Prepare account reconciliations in Arc.
• Assist in preparation of financial quarterly review (FQR) package
• Prepare monthly revenue recognition and shipment to sales to AR reconciliations.
• Adhere to all SOX requirements to ensure full SOX compliance.
• Assist in Sarbanes Oxley compliance activities. Learn SOX Corporate requirements and maintain records to comply with said requirements.
• Ensure proper internal SOX testing is completed accurately and timely.
• Perform all fixed asset accounting functions. Including CIP management and budget to actual analysis, prepare fixed asset schedules, depreciation reports, annual audit schedules, and year end reports.
• Maintain construction in progress detail with supporting documentation and work with management team to submit capital requests.
• Complete special projects including property tax reporting, fixed assets inventory, internal, division and corporate requests.
• Forecast and report cash flow daily or weekly.
• Works with Controller to manage the preparation of budgets, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
• Complete various reporting requests as needed.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with team members, coworkers, production staff and management.
• Provide support to Finance clerical staff and assist in resolving issues that arise in these areas with minimal supervision.
• Review and improve daily processes and tasks to expedite and improve workflow.
• Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation.
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Complete tasks timely and at a high level of accuracy.
• Meet strict deadlines.
• Other duties and projects may be assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, or Finance, or Business is required.
• A minimum of one year of relevant work experience is required.
• Extensive experience with ERP systems and Excel is required.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment  is highly preferred.
• SOX experience is highly preferred.
• CPA and/or CMA designation is highly preferred.

Skills Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Advanced in Excel with intermediate skills in other Microsoft Office products.
• Team player with a proactive, positive attitude and a strong sense of self-motivation, accountability, and responsibility.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities using strong organization and prioritization skills.
• High degree of integrity while working with confidential information discreetly and appropriately.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail balanced with a big picture focus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial data with an understanding of GAAP and regulatory requirements as well as company policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to work independently to prioritize and accomplish daily tasks.
• Ability to identify and research accounting issues independently and communicate conclusions effectively both verbally and in written form.
• Familiarity with manufacturing / processing environment preferred.

• Experience with Hyperion preferred.
• Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge preferred.
• Experience with Great Plains preferred.

 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.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Manufacturing and laboratory environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

The job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour workweek.