Accountant Analyst - Fluid Systems Division

Parker Hannifin • Irvine, CA

7d

About The Position

The Accountant Analyst applies accounting principles to analyze complex financial, cost, and operational information and prepare accurate, timely financial reports. The role supports the accuracy, integrity, control, and timeliness of cost accounting reports, analyses, systems, and processes, with a focus that may include standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, manufacturing variance analysis, budgeting, planning, and forecasting.

The position partners with operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to analyze cost drivers, identify trends, and support business decisions. It works with operational units, corporate and staff teams, and select third parties to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures while maintaining accounting controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Accounting.
• Six or more years of related experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable accounting regulations, including Cost Accounting Standards and/or Federal Acquisition Regulations, as applicable.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, standard costing, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing cost drivers to identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems, spreadsheet applications, and reporting tools.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial and operational reports and prepare detailed reports, graphs, presentations, and business correspondence.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including defining issues, collecting and analyzing data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, operations, supply chain, finance, customers, and other business partners.
• Ability to respond to questions and clearly present financial information to team members, leaders, and senior management.
• Ability to support continuous improvement initiatives, participate in goal-setting and performance feedback, and contribute effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Compile, analyze, and report cost accounting information, including product costs, manufacturing variances, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold, to support management decision-making.
• Analyze material, labor, overhead, scrap, rework, and other manufacturing cost drivers to identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities.
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory analysis, and variance reporting.
• Maintain and review standard costs, bills of material, routings, and overhead rates in coordination with operations, supply chain, and finance.
• Prepare financial and operational reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing cost, inventory, and manufacturing performance data.
• Partner with operations and management to explain cost variances, evaluate business performance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and cost of goods sold.
• Apply continuous improvement methods to improve cost accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Participate as needed in cross-functional projects related to inventory, operations, systems, or process improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions equal to 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with an annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Adoption assistance.
• Care.com membership.
• Financial planning assistance.
• Supplemental identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness benefit programs at competitive rates.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior