Accountant Analyst - Military Flight Controls Division - Dublin, GA

Parker-Hannifin, Corporation • Dublin, GA

55d

About The Position

Applies principles of accounting to analyze diverse and complex financial information and prepares financial reports. Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, control and timeliness of financial reports, analyses, systems, and processes. May specialize in specific accounting areas such as financial analysis, budgeting, planning, and forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, laws, and regulations, including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and/or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques.
• Proficient with automated accounting systems, spreadsheet applications, and internet/intranet communications.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial reports.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports, graphs, presentations, and business correspondence.
• Ability to respond to questions from management and customers; respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes diverse and complex account information to provide management with accounting information necessary to make business decisions.
• Performs economic research and studies subjects such as rates of return, depreciation, working capital, investments, and financial and expense comparisons by analysis of profit and loss statements and income statements.
• Recommends financial actions to management by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other management reports.
• Maintains accounting controls by auditing compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Writes and recommends policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following accounting policies and internal controls.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting complex accounting policies and regulations.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Prepares diverse and complex financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses.
• Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems.
• May lead or be assigned to a special project team.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing professional networks, and/or participating in professional societies.
• Complies with federal and state legal requirements and professional standards. Studies existing and new legislation, enforces adherence to requirements; and advises management on needed actions. Acts as prime contact on high level projects.
• Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Trains and mentors less experienced employees.
• Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on high level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

Benefits

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees