Accountant (onsite)

Palomar Products Inc.•Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

10d•$70,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Palomar Products, a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group, specializes in secure communication systems for airborne and naval military applications. The Accountant works in the Finance Department and reports to the Assistant Controller. The role supports monthly closing, general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, audit requests, corporate reporting, capital asset tracking, and other accounting and finance activities. It also provides backup support for accounts payable and payroll and works with accounting and operations staff to investigate and resolve issues. The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 2–5 years of experience. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is preferred but not required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens to meet export control laws and government contract obligations. The stated salary range is $70,000–$105,000. This position is onsite in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
2–5 years of experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
Ability to develop complex Excel spreadsheets.
Proficiency in problem-solving techniques and time management.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organization, prioritization, and deadline-management skills.
Ability to balance priorities and make sound decisions within established policy.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under pressure with multiple deadlines.
Exceptional follow-up skills to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Positive, respectful, and professional attitude toward customers, employees, vendors, and management; a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with export control laws and government contract obligations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and perform other monthly closing duties as required.
Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts.
Manage accounts receivable end to end, monitor aging, and escalate items toward resolution.
Support the Accounting and Finance team with projects and reports as needed.
Provide backup duties and support to the Accounts Payable clerk.
Provide backup duties and support for the payroll function.
Research and interpret data to answer accounting questions.
Assist with gathering supporting materials for internal and external audit requests.
Assist with corporate reporting deliverables.
Research and resolve issues in collaboration with appropriate accounting and operations staff.
Track capital asset purchases and record them according to company policy, including maintaining depreciation schedules.
Participate in cross-training, share job responsibilities, and serve as backup for accounting staff to contribute to department efficiency.