Accountant 1

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal•Rialto, CA

22h

About The Position

Accountant 1 is an entry-level professional responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations in a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate financial records, supports month-end close, and assists with compliance to GAAP, internal controls, and applicable aerospace and government requirements.

Requirements

Basic understanding of GAAP
Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Costpoint, NetSuite)
Strong Excel skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow procedures in a regulated environment
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Team player with a proactive, positive attitude and a strong sense of self-motivation, accountability, and responsibility.
Ability to quickly understand concepts and think through possible solutions and implications.
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.
Familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
0–2 years of accounting experience (manufacturing or aerospace preferred)
Internship or entry-level accounting experience acceptable

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Perform account reconciliations (cash, AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets)
Support cost accounting activities related to manufacturing operations
Assist in maintaining accurate inventory and WIP accounting records
Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance
Support internal and external audits, including government or customer audits
Assist with financial reports and schedules for management review
Assist with product cost analysis (actual vs standard) and cost savings calculations, creating budgets, forecasts and activity rates.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls
Provide financial analysis and reporting on results and trends of operations.
Maintain organized accounting records in accordance with retention requirements
Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and payroll teams as needed
Perform other accounting duties as assigned
Prepare monthly closing journal entries and adjustments to financial records; organize, analyze and complete month end financial statements.
Adhere to all SOX requirements to ensure full SOX compliance.
Assist with job cost tracking and manufacturing variances
Support compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and other regulatory requirements (as applicable)
Help ensure financial data accuracy for government contracts and customer reporting
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and export-controlled information