Performs monthly close activities, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, accounts receivable management, audit support, corporate reporting, and capital asset accounting. Provides backup support for accounts payable and payroll, researches and resolves accounting issues, answers accounting questions, and supports finance projects while maintaining compliance with company policies and deadlines.
Accountant
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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Monthly Closing - Journal Entries, and other closing duties as required
- General Ledger – Account Reconciliations and analysis
- End-to-end responsibility for Accounts Receivables, proactively driving performance by monitoring aging and ensuring proper escalation towards resolution
- Support Accounting & Finance team with other projects and reports as needed
- Perform backup duties and support to the Accounts Payable clerk
- Perform backup duties and support for the payroll function
- Answer accounting questions by researching and interpreting data
- Assist in the gathering of support for internal and external audit requests
- Assist in corporate reporting deliverables
- Directly responsible for researching and resolving issues working in collaboration with the appropriate accounting and operations staff as required
- Track Capital Asset Purchases and record according to company policy, including depreciation schedules
- Contribute to the efficiency of the Accounting Department by participating in cross training, sharing job responsibilities, and serving as position backup for accounting staff
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles preferred but not required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, with the ability to develop complex Excel spreadsheets
- Must be proficient in problem-solving techniques and time management skills with excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills, well organized, ability to prioritize and meet assigned deadlines
- This position requires balancing priorities and making sound decisions within the established policy
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work under pressure and with multiple deadlines
- Exceptional follow-up abilities to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner
- Positive, respectful, and professional attitude toward customers, employees, vendors, and management with a go getter attitude and a hunger to learn
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
- 2-5 Years of Experience
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: $70,000 - $105,000
*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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