Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant, Armtec Defense Technologies Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services.
Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington NC.
At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission-critical work supporting the US and allied war-fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom.
This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world-class, sole-source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.
Company Profile Company: Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG).
Industry: Manufacturing combustible ordnance and countermeasures Job Overview Title: Senior Accountant Job Family: Financial & Accounting Management Reports to: Controller Works with: Mid-level managers, program managers, supervisors, planners and employees; as well as significant direct interface with auditors.
Location: Coachella, California Type: Full-Time Job Summary A high profile and respected position which requires effective interaction with all levels within the Company plus provides leadership and hands-on management of the finance function in support of Company objectives.
Responsibilities may include but not be limited to: General Ledger, Business Analytics, Sox Compliance, Audit Liaison, and primary lead in month ends close process.
The ideal candidate has a general ledger close background in a compressed 3 day reporting schedule.
This position leads the finance team in duties related to month-end close, year’s end close, and the annual audit process.
This position reports to the Controller and is an important part of the accounting team.
Primary Responsibilities Perform and leads month-end accounting close activities including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and other reporting schedules and data analysis.
Review journal entries for accuracy and timely completion based on deadlines.
Maintains continuous improvement mindset and proactively identifies, reviews and implements process improvements.
Assumes additional responsibilities and assist with special projects as needed or directed.
Maintain proper Internal Controls and compliance with policies and with GAAP and accounting requirements.
Monitors operational activities for compliance with internal control procedures and SOX requirements.
Coordination of all external audit activities including timely provision of audit schedules as required.
Oversees all account reconciliations to ensure they completed on a timely basis Effectively interface with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization.
Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged with complex situations and multiple sometimes competing priorities.
Understand and live by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.
Qualifications 5-7 years of extensive working knowledge and experience.
Experience in manufacturing or comparable environment preferred Public traded or large company professional experience is a plus.
Solid ERP Knowledge, with a respectable knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Must be dependable, responsible, and accurate and have the ability to deal with people effectively.
Armtec Behavioral Competencies Demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies as an employee: customer focus, ethics and values, problem solving, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.
Education/Previous Experience Requirements 4-year degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Candidates with a degree in Finance, Accounting or Business will be most competitive.
Must be a U.
S.
Person Due to special regulatory requirements for defense ammunition manufacturing, successful applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment background check and undergo initial and periodic substance abuse testing (urinalysis).
Work Hours & Travel 4-10 work week (M-T).
Must be available Friday and weekends from time to time (Month-end/Budget/etc) .
To Apply Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website, www.
armtecdefense.
com Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet * U.
S.
Person is a U.
S.
citizen or lawful permanent resident (I-551 Permanent Resident Card/Green Card holder).
Salary Range: $76,272 - $134,064/Annual Benefits Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA - Medical & Dependent Care) Life and Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance Disability Insurance Parent Leave Pay Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Vacation Sick Leave Holidays (8 paid holiday including holiday shutdown weeks in July and December) 401(k) matching Tuition Assistance uANDuVH4c7