Precision Castparts is a manufacturing company seeking an Accounting and Finance Co-Op to support their Accounting and Finance team. The role involves assisting with month-end closing processes, maintaining the general ledger, and providing audit support, while gaining practical business knowledge in a real-world environment.
Responsibilities
Assists with month-end closing processes, maintains the general ledger, generates monthly journal entries, and reconciles accounts.
Assists with product cost development and cost-savings calculations by creates budgets, forecasting, and activity rating.
Develops a strong understanding of the Financial and ERP systems
Assists in the management of fixed assets including capitalizations, disposals, monthly depreciation/amortization, and researching appropriate accounting treatment of complex transactions related to fixed assets.
Reviews and improves daily processes and tasks to expediate and improve workflow.
Provides audit support through the generation of timely and accurate schedules and procedural documentation.
Assists with SOX reporting.
Analyzes cost variance reports and profitability by item and customer.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualification
Required
Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another related field.
Critical problem analysis, decision making, and analytical abilities.
Proficient in Excel and other M.S. Office applications.
Basic understanding of GAAP.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred
Prior experience working as an Accounting or Finance intern/co-op preferred, but not required.
Precision Castparts is a metal manufacturing company that specializes in proving aerostructures and airfoils. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
