Finance Intern

Support accounting transactions related to general and cost accounting activities; timely and accurately in accordance with company policy, and in compliance with all requirements related to Sarbanes Oxley. 

Who we are?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. 
Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. 
Our facility in Orange, CA is a leading global supplier of large stretch formed aircraft skins, hot forming of titanium, superplastic forming and complex fastened and welded assemblies

    Job Summary & Essential Functions  

• Reconcile various general ledger account to supporting details including reconciliation of AR.
• Process supplier/customer invoices and credits including routine daily transactions and all miscellaneous or special invoices and credits as required.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts to supporting details including reconciliation of AP and petty cash.

• Assist payroll with preparing check remittances for weekly accruals, withholdings, and reconcile.

• Reconcile and update weekly KPI information timely and accurately as required by corporate goals and guidelines.

• Prepare and reconcile the monthly reports for various general accounting activities including but not limited to: sales, bookings, backlog, fixed assets, and other general ledger accounts.

• Recommend actions by analyzing and interpreting data and make comparative analyses; study proposed changes in methods and materials.

• Work with the material and operation functions to audit processes surrounding inventory (costing, equivalent units, transaction trials, cycle counts, customer furnished material, and obsolete/excess material).

• Prepare documentation for internal and external audit of accounts receivable and/or accounts payable as needed for financial and SOX audits.

• Confirm costs by collecting, interpreting, and reporting data

• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

• Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in their work area.

• Perform other assignments as required

Required Skills & Qualifications    

• Self-starter capable of interacting closely with production, bidding, and customer service as well as the ability to quickly identify and solve complex problems

• Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills

• Strong computational skills and the ability to conceptualize and understand technical reports, data, drawings, etc.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at a time.

• Ability to work with a large volume of detail, producing accurate results within aggressive deadlines

• Advanced level of computer skills in e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

• Ability to prepare business correspondence, reports, and procedure manuals

• Ability to effectively present technical and budgetary or cost information, and respond to questions from managers and external contractors

• Demonstrated problem solving ability involving many variables and limited standardization

• Excellent written and verbal skills to interact with people at all levels and functions inside and outside Ducommun Inc.

• Ability to multitask efficiently and adapt within a rapidly changing environment

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in accounting

 ITAR/EAR Compliance

This position requires access to export-controlled information and/or hardware, and candidates must be U.S. Persons that comply with all U.S. Export control laws and regulation. As such, U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or the ability to meet ITAR and EAR requirements is required.

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1505 Maiden Lane
Joplin, Missouri, 64801
United States