Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our team. You will manage inventory control, financial reporting, and general accounting transactions within the division, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.

Applies principles of accounting to analyze diverse and complex financial information and prepares financial reports. Responsible for the accuracy, integrity,
control and timeliness of financial reports, analyses, systems, and processes. May specialize in specific accounting areas such as financial analysis, budgeting,
planning, and forecasting.

___ Has Direct Reports __X__ Does Not Have Direct Reports

Works with all operational units, corporate/staff and select third parties in ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures while maintaining
accounting controls.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and data control reviews, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity.

Maintain and develop standard costs for part numbers, ensuring accurate cost tracking and management.

Compiles and analyzes diverse and complex account information to provide management with accounting information necessary to make business decisions.

Recommends financial actions to management by analyzing and interpreting accounting options and making comparative analyses.

Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other management reports.

Maintains accounting controls by auditing compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Writes and recommends policies and procedures.

Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Maintains financial security by following accounting policies and internal controls.

Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting complex accounting policies and regulations.

Maintains customer and employee confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Prepares diverse and complex financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems.

May provide leadership to others in accounting or within a business team. Acts as prime contact on high level projects.

Establishes goals and objectives required to complete projects. Trains and mentors less experienced employees.

Shares specialized knowledge with others. Represents company on high level projects. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Work assignments may include cross-functional or project team responsibilities (e.g. continuous improvement).

(The essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves theright to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Thephysical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing or cost accounting is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with other Microsoft applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
• Strong influencing, communication, and business partnering skills at all organizational levels.
• A mindset focused on achieving first-time-right outcomes.
• Ability to adapt and lead through continuous change.
• Resilient under pressure and driven to meet deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and an inquisitive mindset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, laws, and regulations, including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and/or Federal AcquisitionRegulations (FAR). Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques. Proficient with automated accounting systems, spreadsheet applications, and internet/intranet communications. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial reports. Ability to prepare detailed reports, graphs, presentations, and business correspondence. Ability to respond to questions from management and customers; respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders, and top management. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to effectively demonstrate team member competencies and participate in goal-setting, performance feedback, and self-development activities.
TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Typical Mental and Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.

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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.