Sechan Electronics is a 100% employee owned organization that provides products and services to the aerospace and defense industry. In addition to working for a company that helps to support our national security, how does $15 employee health care coverage, ownership in the company and every other Friday off sound to you?
The Accountant is responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of a project as it progresses. This individual will streamline financial processes to ensure the timely and efficient completion of all projects.
Position Responsibilities:
• Assess and refine project cost and schedule plans for achievability
• Maintain monthly forecast budgets and produce accurate cost reports
• Manage the invoice process and ensure invoices are generated timely
• Resolve complex invoicing and reconciliation issues
• Assist with the annual budget process
• Provide periodic budget variances, pipeline and funding analyses reports for all contract portfolios
• Analyze project performance, identify variances and recommend corrective measures
• Drive operational efficiencies and profitability through effective communication with program managers
• Manage program documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Support compliance and value audits
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and prepare comprehensive performance reports
• Assist with month-end close process
• Performs other duties as assigned to support business goals and objectives
Skills & Abilities:
• Must, above all else, maintain an exceptional level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain relationship effectively
• Must be organized, self-staring, and detail oriented
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with average to advance skill in Excel is required; must be willing to advance Microsoft skills
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 2+ years of related experience
• Must have a good understanding of GAAP
• Cost or project accounting experience a plus
Work Environment:
• Office Environment: Requires physical capability to work in an office environment including sit/stand up to 9 hours a day and use basic office tools such as a computer, copier/printer, etc. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 5 PM Monday – Thursday; Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM with additional hours as needed to meet demand. Occasional off-shift hours may also be required to provide support to operations.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Office located in Lititz, PA.