Accountant II

Panasonic • Irvine, CA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, Wi-Fi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. If you want to learn more about us, visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to https://careers.na.panasonic.com/avionics/jobs.

The Fixed Asset Accounting Accountant II supports the accurate tracking, accounting, and reporting of company fixed assets. This role helps maintain the fixed asset register, supports asset transfers, disposals, verifications, reporting, and assists with light monthly close activities, including journal entries and related reconciliations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with asset tracking systems, and able to collaborate with accounting, finance, operations, IT, and asset custodians to ensure fixed asset records are complete, accurate, and compliant with company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent related experience may be considered.
• Three years of related accounting, finance, fixed asset, inventory, asset management, or administrative experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to work with reports, listings, and large data sets.
• Ability to follow established procedures, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Asset Tracker or a similar fixed asset tracking system.
• Experience supporting fixed asset transfers, disposals, retirements, annual verifications, and reporting.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or another ERP fixed asset module preferred.
• Exposure to SOX, internal controls, audit support, or fixed asset policy compliance preferred.
• Experience preparing or supporting monthly close journal entries and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update fixed asset records in the asset register and related tracking tools.
• Support asset transfer, disposal, retirement, and verification processes, ensuring required approvals and documentation are obtained.
• Assist with annual or periodic physical asset verification activities and follow up on missing, obsolete, or incorrectly assigned assets.
• Prepare fixed asset reports, schedules, and supporting documentation for management, audit, and internal control requirements.
• Support monthly close activities related to fixed assets, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and review of asset clearing or related accounts.
• Partner with asset custodians, department managers, IT, facilities, and finance teams to resolve fixed asset questions and discrepancies.
• Review asset additions, transfers, disposals, and retirements for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company policy.
• Assist with depreciation, capitalization, and fixed asset accounting support as needed.
• Maintain organized documentation and support for fixed asset transactions and audit requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve fixed asset processes, reporting, documentation, and controls.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off for exempt salaried employees.
• 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days for non-exempt hourly employees, with accrual rate increasing with tenure.
• 11 company paid holidays per year.
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Additional compensation for operational positions working on holidays.
• Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA & HI) with options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family.
• Dental PPO and DMO options.
• Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
• 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, fully vested from day 1.
• Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program (for Washington residents).
• Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program (for Washington residents).
• Wellness Program.
• Counseling services.
• FSA & HSA.
• Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child.
• AD&D Insurance.
• Long-term and Short-term disability.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• Accident Insurance.
• Legal Assistance.
• Pet Insurance.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Dependent Care FLSA.
• Education Assistance.
• Commuter Program.
• Employee Purchase Program.
• Service Award Program.

What This Job Offers

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