Staff Accountant I
Armtec Defense Technologies ‚Ä¢ Coachella, CA ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $28.79–$38.92 / hour
Posted on Tue, Jul 7, 2026
Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom. This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.
Company Profile
Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).
Industry: Manufacturing combustible ordnance and countermeasures
Job Overview
Title: Staff Accountant
Job Family: General Ledger &Financial Preparation
Reports to: Supervisor of General Accounting
Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
This key finance position performs a broad role in general ledger transactions, project accounting, and financial reporting across Armtec. This role will report directly to the Manager, Accounting & Reporting.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure assigned elements of month end close are accurate, timely, and in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
- Proactively identify and address gaps/deficiencies in processes.
- Provide timely support for additional data requests within assigned timelines.
- Perform financial planning and analysis as requested.
- Successfully collaborate with team members to arrive at solutions, especially at period-end.
- All other duties as assigned
Demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.
Education & Professional Work Experience Requirements
- BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting
- Minimum five years of broad general ledger month end close experience.
- Must have working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls and SOX compliance.
- Expert level proficiency with Excel and efficient working knowledge of Word and Power Point.
- Working knowledge of ERP systems.
- Previous experience with job costing and accounting in a FAR/DFAR manufacturing environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and team skills
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.
- 4/10 work week with frequent overtime, including Fridays and holidays as necessary.
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.armtecdefense.com
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Vet status.
Salary Range: $28.79 - $38.92/Hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care)
- Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Parent Leave Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Holidays (8 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December)
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition Assistance