Parker Hannifin

ABOUT PARKER AEROSPACE GROUP

• Parker Aerospace Group is a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology spanets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft. 
• Joining our Parker Aerospace Group  means you are helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.’ A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products, and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.
• We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description.
• Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division – North Hollywood, California site was established in 1947 and acquired by Meggitt in 1999 and by Parker Hannifin Aerospace in 2021. In 2019, the facility was designated as Meggitt’s Machining Center of Excellence, with state-of-the-art multi-axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment.
• Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division – North Hollywood, California manufacturing features an upgraded 110k square foot, world-class manufacturing and testing facility.  The facility has been designated as a Machining Center of Excellence within the Parker Meggitt group with recent additions of state-of-the-art multi-axis milling, turning, and additive layer manufacturing equipment.    We also have testing capabilities for fluid and pneumatic valves that can duplicate the high temperatures, pressures, and flow rates of modern aircraft systems. With our in-house design and development capabilities and with our growing product portfolio we are in a leadership position for the next generation of high-performance aircraft engines and airframes. 
• Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems Division – North Hollywood, California facility designs and manufactures valves and controls that regulate the flow of air and fluids under pressure and high temperatures. Its pneumatic and fluid control lines include fuel, mixing, and starter valves, air-oil separators, and solenoid valves used in commercial and military aircraft and aero engines. Industrial offerings provide fuel and bleed-air control valves and ground fueling products for power generation and mechanical drives.

Position Summary: The Accountant 2 role will play a key role in shaping the accounting culture across the North Hollywood site. This high-visibility position will serve as a crucial point of contact for other functions that rely on timely vendor payments, customer collections while overseeing the Accounts Payable and Receivables functions. This role will serve as a liaison between Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, and Accounting.

JOB CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• SAP Specialist overseeing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), managing SAP financial modules, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Participates in monthly close process by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation. 
• Maintains strong internal controls within an established SOX environment, including performing regular internal audits, identifying inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective internal controls and recommending improvements
• Maintains GRIR (Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt) ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and goods receipts, including reconciliation, invoice review, and compliance with financial procedure
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned
• Support standardization and completion of desktop procedures in compliance with SOX requirements

JOB SPECIFICATIONS 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree is required, preferred in accounting/finance
• Years Experience: Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through seven (7) or more years of increasingly responsible related experience including supervisory roles of two (2) or more years
• Skills :
  • Knowledge and experience with ERP accounting system, SAP strongly preferred - AP/AR modules, GL, journal entries, unvouchered
  • Thorough knowledge and experience in financial accounting and SOX control processes
  • Knowledge of compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Strong attention to detail, prioritization skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent internal and external customer service skills
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
  • Proficient computer skills, including proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: “This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements”. 

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! We are proud to offer competitive benefits designed with health, wealth and well-being in mind. Our competitive package includes:

Health and Wellbeing:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, including Health Savings and Reimbursement Accounts.
• Wellness incentive credits leading to reduced healthcare premiums.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and well-being support.
• On-site facilities: cafeteria with a wide array of food options, mini-mart, and vending machines.
• Participation in health and emotional well-being challenges with rewards.

Financial Security and Growth:

• Competitive salary with an annual bonus incentive plan.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match opportunity.
• Income Protection, Life Insurance, Accidental Life and dismemberment Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance.

Work-Life Balance and Flexibility:

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours, plus up to 13 paid holidays, including a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks at 100 pay for new family additions.
• Extras like Adoption Assistance, financial guidance resources, paid jury duty, bereavement time, and time off for citizenship testing, marriage, and birth.

Parker Purpose Opportunities:

• Business Resource Groups promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Volunteering day off and social committee activities throughout the year.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Perkz on various services (car purchases, computer purchases, life adventures, etc.) 
• Employee Referral program - Refer a family member or friend and receive a generous award for referrals that are hired (up to $4,000)
• Dress for Your Day policy, offering flexible work attire options.

Employment Opportunity (EN-USA): Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accordance with U.S. import & and export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as spanet and business considerations. The budget base salary range: $81K - $106K plus ACIP – 10.0 (Annual Cash Incentive Plan Bonus)

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.