Cost Accountant - Fluid Systems Division

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary:

Month-end accounting duties including journal voucher completion, account reconciliation, variance analysis, reports/statement preparation. Standard cost development, monthly variance application calculation, LIFO reporting.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with I/T Department for implementation of new system enhancements.
• Direct interaction with supervisors/managers in annual budgeting/planning process.
• Responsible for inventory control for plant(s) using work orders and repetitive shop floor controls. Take lead in coordinating annual physical inventory. Reconciles
• book to physical differences
• Develop and maintain written procedures/work-instructions for division cost accounting duties.
• Maintains standard costs for all part numbers. Develops and enters standard costs for new or redesigned parts or Engineering Changes Notices (ECNs).
• Develops and maintains ongoing audits of standard costs, work centers, and routing codes. Reviews new routings to ensure correct structure to be costed.
• Reviews "frozen" standard cost files for updates to support LIFO. Manages and communicates updates as dictated by cost changes.
• Performs monthly closing activities. Analyzes manufacturing variances. Produces financial schedules.
• Works on special projects. Prepares audit schedules, corporate requests, margin review, etc.
• Participates in quote review process.
• Assists in preparation of departmental budgets and forecasting.
• Participates on continuous improvement/cost reduction teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Accounting.
• 2-5 years division accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong personal computer skills with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package.

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind.

Benefit & Retirement Plans:

• Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California, Massachusetts, New York, Washington. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.

Competitive Compensation

* Pay Range: Min $84,942/annually to max $141,713/annually

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

***Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

***Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf and http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf (06/20/2006) (C/O July 2015).

***This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.