Accounting Lead

OUR CORE PILLARS: Safety | Operational Excellence | Shareholder Value

Propulsion Controls Engineering has a job openings for an  Accounting Lead, with a minimum 3 years of accounting experience. We are looking for a candidate that will demonstrate a solid understanding of basic accounting principles. Such as AP/ AR, reconciliations and financial record keeping. Candidate should have strong attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills. Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, a self-starter and open to working independently and in a team setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Candidate must have good problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and support & contribute to team goals. Previous Quickbook, CostPoint and ADP experience preferred but not required.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts.
• Preparing journal entries, analyses, and account reconciliations and assisting with monthly and year-end close processes.
• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
• Responding to information requests, reviewing financial statements, and assisting with audits.
• Review financial statements for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• May perform accounts payable and/or accounts receivable functions.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, comply with corporate policies, goals and objectives, accept constructive feedback, establish goals and objectives, and exhibit initiative and commitment.
• Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 3-5 years Accounting experience (manufacturing or government contract experience preferred).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – GAAP), and the analysis and reporting of financial data, preferably in job costing environment.
• ERP experience and Costpoint knowledge a plus.
• Ability to perform complex problem solving, analyze information and develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interact with various job classifications.
• Ability to work at a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability and tolerance to meet due dates and deadlines.

Benefits: 

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary plans such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity) 
• Paid Time Off
• Company paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
• Career development opportunities

ACCOUNTING LEAD

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