Accountant 3

Teledyne Technologies•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Prepares and maintains accuracy of accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to procedural standards. Provides management with accurate information in the areas of cost, budgets, payroll, and forecasting in an efficient manner. At this level, tasks and assignments tend to be general but may involve complex and/or non-routine assignments and duties are performed under limited supervision. This role will play a key part in driving process improvements, leading special projects, and developing/maintaining documentation of accounting processes and procedures across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Advanced Excel skills required.
US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

experience with ERP systems and reporting tools preferred
Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
Knowledge of specific software (design, analysis, ERP…)

Responsibilities

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
Proactively evaluates accounting processes and recommends process improvements to increase efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness while maintaining audit integrity.
Serve as a resource for process standardization and best practices across the team.
Lead root cause analysis for accounting issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Prepares schedules for corporate reporting.
Provides record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
Prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for managers.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
Collects appropriate data and prepares federal, state and local reports and tax returns.
Serves as back-up for other accounting duties.
Supports the preparation of year-end audit files and analysis.
Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines
Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.