General Accountant

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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.

Job Description

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting or equivalent such as Finance from four-year college or university and 1+ year of related experience or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Ability to process journal entries accurately and efficiently
• Strong understanding of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity
• Knowledge of income statements and balance sheets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and data analysis
• Experience with month-end close processes
• Prior experience with ERP systems strongly preferred
• Must be a U.S. Person (includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees)
   

• 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

Apply online through Teledyne’s careers page. If your qualifications align, our team will contact you for interviews and guide you through the process.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent on background checks and compliance with applicable regulations.

Salary Range:

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne conducts background checks on qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, education verification, employment history and verification, criminal convictions, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR & driving history), reference check, credit checks/credit history and drug testing. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​