Junior Accountant

About PrecisionX Group:


PrecisionX Group is a leading provider of precision metal components, serving critical industries such as aerospace & defense, medical devices, satellite & space, electric vehicles, mining, and semiconductors. By uniting the specialized expertise of GEM, Coining, National Manufacturing, Ditron, MSK Precision Products, and Hudson Technologies, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced manufacturing solutions. Our core capabilities include machining, deep drawing and progressive stamping, Swiss machining, micro stamping, and transfer press.


Our team consists of over 600 employees, located in CT, NJ, NY, and FL. With our collective expertise, our strong foundation in metal manufacturing techniques, and a relentless focus on quality and innovation, PrecisionX Group is committed to delivering superior products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.


Position Summary:


The Accounting Coordinator supports the day-to-day accounting functions of the manufacturing operation by processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end close activities, and helping ensure timely and accurate plant financial reporting. This role works closely with plant leadership, purchasing, payroll, vendors, customers, and the Finance Manager to maintain strong financial controls and accurate cost tracking.


Essential Functions:


To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each stated essential function, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.


Requirements

About PrecisionX Group:


PrecisionX Group is a leading provider of precision metal components, serving critical industries such as aerospace & defense, medical devices, satellite & space, electric vehicles, mining, and semiconductors. By uniting the specialized expertise of GEM, Coining, National Manufacturing, Ditron, MSK Precision Products, and Hudson Technologies, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced manufacturing solutions. Our core capabilities include machining, deep drawing and progressive stamping, Swiss machining, micro stamping, and transfer press.


Our team consists of over 600 employees, located in CT, NJ, NY, and FL. With our collective expertise, our strong foundation in metal manufacturing techniques, and a relentless focus on quality and innovation, PrecisionX Group is committed to delivering superior products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.


Position Summary:


The Accounting Coordinator supports the day-to-day accounting functions of the manufacturing operation by processing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, reconciling accounts, supporting month-end close activities, and helping ensure timely and accurate plant financial reporting. This role works closely with plant leadership, purchasing, payroll, vendors, customers, and the Finance Manager to maintain strong financial controls and accurate cost tracking.


Essential Functions:


To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each stated essential function, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Key Responsibilities:

1. Plant Accounting and Transaction Processing
2. Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including vendor invoices, cash receipts, AP payments, and customer credit setup.
3. Reconcile invoices, purchase orders, receiving documents, vendor statements, employee receivables, and AR aging to maintain accurate records.
4. Prepare journal entries, maintain the cashbook, support sales tax documentation, and help ensure proper expense coding and authorization.
5. Financial Reporting, Controls, and Team Support
6. Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, inventory reconciliation, cycle count documentation, and reporting of manufacturing, labor, overhead, and spending variances.
7. Maintain files and documentation in accordance with company policy and audit requirements and support internal and external audits by gathering requested records.
8. Communicate with vendors, customers, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies, support continuous improvement, and contribute as a member of the Finance team.

Non-essential Responsibilities:

1. Performs other duties as directed.
2. Processes daily mail and support additional finance and administrative duties as assigned in support of business objectives.

Position Qualifications and Competency Statements:


Regard for safety - Ability to follow safety rules and processes and keeps own safety and the safety of others in the forefront of every action.


Integrity - Ability to demonstrate consistency between words and actions. Follows through on commitments


Attitude - Ability to maintain a positive mindset towards achieving success and eagerness and willingness to accept and meet challenges.


Work Ethic - Ability to make decisions based upon ethical principles, considering how the choice will affect others


Application of technical knowledge and skills - Ability to comprehend complex technical and specialized information.


Achieving results and problem solving - Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make recommendation for decisions.


Client orientation - Ability to prioritize the client's needs first.


Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.


Time and Priority Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize, prioritize and complete work within given deadlines.


Communication - Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.


High emotional intelligence - Ability to offers and accepts feedback with well-meaning intention. The ability to show empathy and encourage partnerships.


Ability to Embrace Change - Ability to adapt and is flexible to changes in work.


Innovative Thinking - Ability to demonstrates a positive attitude and is openness to new ideas and innovations.


Skills and Abilities:


Required education: High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in accounting strongly preferred.


Required experience: Minimum of 2 years of accounting or related experience preferred; manufacturing experience preferred.


Required proficiencies: Accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, spreadsheet and word processing software, and basic integrated manufacturing systems familiarity.


Required attributes: Strong math skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, organization, initiative, professionalism, and ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.


Work Environment:


This position involves working in an office setting within a manufacturing environment adjacent to the shop floor. The employee must maintain awareness of plant activity and potential hazards, including moving mechanical parts, operating vehicles, electrical current, high temperatures, and chemicals, while performing accounting and administrative duties.


*** This role does not have relocation funds ****