Staff Accountant

Staff 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: Staff Accountant
Job Family: General Ledger & Financial Preparation
Reports to: Supervisor of General Accounting
Works with: mid-level managers and supervisors, employees
Location: Coachella, California
Type: Full-Time

Job Summary
This key finance position performs a broad role in general ledger transactions, project accounting, and financial reporting across Armtec. This role will report directly to the Manager, Accounting & Reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned elements of month end close are accurate, timely, and in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Proactively identify and address gaps/deficiencies in processes.
• Provide timely support for additional data requests within assigned timelines.
• Perform financial planning and analysis as requested.
• Successfully collaborate with team members to arrive at solutions, especially at period-end.
• All other duties as assigned

Armtec 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 & Professional Work Experience Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum five years of broad general ledger month end close experience.
• Must have working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Expert level proficiency with Excel and efficient working knowledge of Word and Power Point.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Previous experience with job costing and accounting in a FAR/DFAR manufacturing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and team skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government.

Work Hours

• 4/10 work week with frequent overtime, including Fridays and holidays as necessary.

To Apply
Please apply on-line on the Armtec Career Website,
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Protected Vet status.

Salary Range: $26.17 - $44.59/Hour

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