Jr. Accountant

Jr. Accountant

Position isresponsible for general accounting to support the department.  

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Facility in Parsons, Ks manufactures precision parts for passenger and military aircraft. Travelers around the world count on our employees for their commitment to quality.

Why Ducommun? 

         Excellent company culture - as recognized by Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces

         Clean and climate controlled working environment

         Opportunity for career growth

         Great benefits including paid vacation and sick time, 401K match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, annual bonus plan, and tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

       Labor reconciliation process.

       Daily Cash Report

       Preparation of journal entries.

       Accounts Receivable collection and analysis.

       Accounts Payable detail analysis.

       Monthly and quarterly reporting schedules for Corporate.

       Account analysis and reconciliation.  (Travel advances and employee receivables, petty cash)

       Organization and maintenance of journal entries binder and scans with review for signature compliance.

       SOX audit and compliance support.

       Extract info from BAAN and prepare expense and vendor analysis as requested.

       Coding and maintenance of petty cash file and funds.

       Assist with other accounting responsibilities as needed.

       Must be willing and able to work overtime as necessary.

       Good attendance is an essential function of the position.

       Performs other duties as assigned or required by the position.

Capital Acquisition Request (C.A.R.) Administration:

       Maintenance of records

       Assist in determining costs related to C.A.R.s and resolution of closing issues

       Investigate and obtain completion statements from managers/initiators of C.A.R.s

       Fixed asset addition template preparation

Required Skills and Qualifications

        Employees in this position must be very detail oriented.

        Confidentiality must be maintained.

        Strong analytical abilities required.

        Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

        Ability to problem solve issues to resolution. 

        Ability to multi-task.

        Team oriented with a Continuous Improvement outlook.

        Ability to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, short correspondence and memos. 

        Ability to write simple correspondence.

        Ability to add subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

        Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  

        While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, and occasionally required to stand.

        The employee frequently is required to walk and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. 

        Must be able to communicate effectively.

        Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

Required Experience and Education

 Associates Degree in Accounting; or 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, and experience.

        Acute attention to detail mandatory.

        Ability to work independently required.

        Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

        Knowledge of impact of Sarbanes-Oxley is helpful.

Management reserves the right to add,modify, change or rescind the work assignments in accordance with businessneeds, and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees canperform the essential function of the job.

 

Equal Opportunity EmployerVeterans/Disabled

3333 Main Street
Parsons, Kansas, 67357
United States