General Accountant

Teledyne Technologies • El Segundo, CA

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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. Teledyne Controls is seeking a General Accountant to deliver accurate financial insights and ensure compliance with accounting standards. In this role, you will research and analyze accounting data, maintain precise financial records, and prepare reports and statements in accordance with procedural guidelines. Responsibilities include supporting collections, preparing outstanding account reports, and gathering credit or reference information. You will manage and update databases, generate formatted reports, and assist in resolving past-due invoice issues. Additional duties include responding to customer inquiries, coordinating with external collection resources, and initiating follow-up communications as needed. The position also supports month-end close activities and contributes to monthly financial forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting or equivalent such as Finance from four-year college or university; at least one (1) to three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees)

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with ERP systems strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Create monthly forecasts and yearly business plan.
• Participate in the month-end closing.
• Distributes expenditures, encumbrances, receipts, and receivables according to schedules.
• Provides record of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
• Contact customers about pending or past due invoices and document results and track progress
• Follow-up routinely to resolution 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.
• Conducts daily risk assessments to determine the effect on sales to ensure sales plans are met
• Collaborate with different business units to develop sales forecast
• Track and report customer credits and the impact to sales
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match and retirement plans
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
• A collaborative environment working on mission-critical technology

What This Job Offers

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