Supports the Accounting department with accounts payable and receivable inboxes, labor data reconciliation, cash activity reporting, variance research, basic journal entries, month-end close activities, and general administrative tasks. The role requires attention to detail, organization, communication, problem-solving, and basic Excel knowledge. Candidates must be pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and must be U.S. citizens due to export control and government contract obligations.
Accounting Intern
Department: Finance
Reports to Title: Assistant Controller
Palomar Products
Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.
Job Summary
The Accounting Intern will support the Accounting department by performing entry-level tasks that ensure timely and accurate processing of financial information. The intern will assist with accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash activity updates, labor data reconciliation, and basic journal entry preparation
Primary Responsibilities
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment floor. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Salary Range: $20 - $25 per hour
*Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*
Department: Finance
Reports to Title: Assistant Controller
Palomar Products
Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.
Job Summary
The Accounting Intern will support the Accounting department by performing entry-level tasks that ensure timely and accurate processing of financial information. The intern will assist with accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash activity updates, labor data reconciliation, and basic journal entry preparation
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain the AP and AR inboxes, including responding to routine inquiries.
- Assist with reconciling labor data between two internal systems, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring accuracy.
- Update the daily/weekly cash activity report with current transactions.
- Research variances within cash, labor, or other assigned accounts and summarize findings.
- Prepare basic journal entries under supervision and support month-end close activities.
- Perform general administrative and accounting support tasks as directed.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic knowledge of Excel and willingness to learn advanced functions.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally via email.
- Strong problem‑solving skills and curiosity to investigate variances.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment floor. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Salary Range: $20 - $25 per hour
*Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*
Palomar Products Rancho Santa Margarita, California, USA Office
23042 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States, 92688-2604
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