Accountant (onsite)

Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to Title: Assistant Controller
Palomar Products
Palomar Products is a wholly owned subsidiary of TransDigm Group specializing in secure communication. Founded in 1970 and located in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Palomar Products is a global leader in highly reliable secure intercommunication systems for airborne and naval military applications. This includes switching and crew-position units for airborne, shipboard, unmanned, and ground applications for multi-mission platforms. Our systems operate in over 250 unique aircrafts and 9 classes of naval warships around the globe.
Primary Responsibilities

• Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:
• Monthly Closing - Journal Entries, and other closing duties as required
• General Ledger – Account Reconciliations and analysis
• End-to-end responsibility for Accounts Receivables, proactively driving performance by monitoring aging and ensuring proper escalation towards resolution
• Support Accounting & Finance team with other projects and reports as needed
• Perform backup duties and support to the Accounts Payable clerk
• Perform backup duties and support for the payroll function
• Answer accounting questions by researching and interpreting data
• Assist in the gathering of support for internal and external audit requests
• Assist in corporate reporting deliverables
• Directly responsible for researching and resolving issues working in collaboration with the appropriate accounting and operations staff as required
• Track Capital Asset Purchases and record according to company policy, including depreciation schedules
• Contribute to the efficiency of the Accounting Department by participating in cross training, sharing job responsibilities, and serving as position backup for accounting staff

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles preferred but not required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, with the ability to develop complex Excel spreadsheets
• Must be proficient in problem-solving techniques and time management skills with excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills, well organized, ability to prioritize and meet assigned deadlines
• This position requires balancing priorities and making sound decisions within the established policy
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and with multiple deadlines
• Exceptional follow-up abilities to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner
• Positive, respectful, and professional attitude toward customers, employees, vendors, and management with a go getter attitude and a hunger to learn

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 2-5 Years of Experience

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Salary Range: $70,000 - $105,000 
*Due to export control laws and government contract obligations, must be a US Citizen.*