Summary

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC), a Trexon Company – part of Amphenol (a public parent company), is actively seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant. This role supports the accounting function for the Business Unit (BU) by maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with key accounting processes. The Senior Accountant plays an important role in ensuring the integrity of financial data and contributing to informed financial decision-making.

Reporting directly to FEC’s Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting corporate accounting policies at the BU level and maintaining appropriate internal controls to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting. This role involves working within ERP systems and other tools to support day-to-day accounting operations while ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX compliance requirements.

The Senior Accountant’s responsibilities include assisting with month-end close, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and analyzing financial data to support the business. This individual will work closely with the Assistant Controller and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting, while also identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, as the Senior Accountant will collaborate with various stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting principles, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

Specific Position Duties

• Support the month-end close process at the BU level, including preparing journal entries, assisting with account reconciliations, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including bank reconciliations, supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, and assisting with inventory accounting to ensure accuracy.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing financial data and reports to support business decision-making, including variance analysis related to revenue, costs, and operating expenses.
• Support the Assistant Controller in business reviews, reporting requirements, and special projects as needed.
• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and procedures and assist in maintaining compliance with GAAP and internal controls across key accounting areas (cash, AR, AP, inventory, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Procurement, Operations, etc.) to support accurate financial reporting and improve data quality.
• Work with Corporate Accounting and FP&A teams to provide requested financial information and support timely and accurate reporting.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasts by gathering data and preparing supporting schedules.
• Support cash management activities, including assisting with cash tracking and forecasting.
• Assist with sales and use tax filings and ensure compliance with applicable state and local requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and overall financial performance.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial information to team members and cross-functional partners.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to new systems and processes, and apply knowledge in a dynamic business environment.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and personnel information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (or similar tools) is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support month-end close and business demands.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:     Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA path or MBA preferred.

Experience:   1-3 years of experience in a dedicated accounting/finance function, Manufacturing and inventory accounting experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills required, including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF/SUMIFS, and other data analysis functions.
• Experience working with ERP systems is preferred; experience with Epicor ERP is a plus.
• Exposure to core accounting functions such as general ledger, account reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close.
• Basic understanding of internal controls and compliance concepts (SOX exposure is a plus).
• Strong aptitude for learning new systems, tools, and processes quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and solve problems.

Training will be provided on internal FEC, Trexon and Amphenol processes and systems, as required for this position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee must occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Description

Termination Technician

Pay Range: $15.69 - $25.00

Summary

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) specializes in the manufacture of over-molded, extra flexible, multi-conductor, fully EMI-shielded cable assemblies, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies custom built for military applications and harsh environments. FEC also produces electro-mechanical assemblies and systems for custom applications, all with no minimum quantity requirements. FEC is AS9100D and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified.

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC)’s wire and cable termination team is responsible for ensuring wire signals and the electrical integrity of wire performance meet the requirements of the customers’ designs and expectations. This position is responsible for wire preparation, insulation removal, pin crimping onto the end of an electrical wire conductor that will be inserted or soldered into a connector. Minimum vision (aided with magnification) requirements and an ability to understand and carry out work instructions and take supervisor instruction are also important in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Prior experience with IPC-620 cable manufacturing and proficiency with any of the tasks detailed below is strongly desired and a major advantage, as well as being able to communicate and share in the English language; however, is not required. The company will train in all duties required to perform the essential functions of the job

Knowledge: Training will be provided on internal FEC/Trexon processes and systems, as required for this position. Training for the role will include removing wire, insulation, tinning the wire, using a crimp tool to crimp a contact onto the wire, and using proper insertion tools to insert wires into connectors.

Skills: We look for team members who demonstrate attention to detail, patience, and manual dexterity, pride of workmanship and an ability to understand training principles for proper cable and wire manufacturing techniques.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee must occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Specific Position Duties

Essential functions of the job:

• Wire measurement (SAE Standards)
• Wire insulation removal
• Use of a heat gun to flow solder, solder sleeves, and shrink heat shrink insulation
• Use of crimp tools to properly crimp pins on wire
• Checking for electrical conductivity with a low-voltage wire buzzer to make sure the prepared wire and contact show electrical continuity
• Removal or separation of metal shield bread on wire with a razor blade and a small pick to terminate the shield braid and expose the wire conductors underneath the shielding

Advanced skills required upon completion of training includes:

• Tinning of wire
• Solder application to wire, contact pins and sockets, and terminal lugs
• Ability to understand numbers and letter symbols on a wiring diagram
• Good workmanship in accordance with IPC- 620 cable manufacturing

Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required.

Job Description 

Packaging Clerk 

 FLSA STATUS: Hourly/Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Production Supervisor

PAY RANGE: $15.69 - $16.16 per hour 

Position Summary  

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) is an engineering and custom cable manufacturing company. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, FEC is AS9100D and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified and provides custom cable design and assembly to defense and aerospace customers. Our major customers include leading defense contractors such as Raytheon, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, and The United States Government.  

Minimum Qualifications:

 Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required

Experience

• No prior experience required
• Previous warehouse, packaging, or manufacturing experience is a plus but not necessary

Knowledge

• Basic understanding of workplace safety and packaging procedures
• Willingness to learn company packaging and shipping processes

Skills

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Attention to detail when packaging and labeling products
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment
• Ability to accurately count and verify items
• Strong work ethic and reliability

Job Responsibilities 

• Package finished products according to company packaging standards
• Place products into appropriate boxes, containers
• Label and prepare packages for shipment
• Assemble boxes, packaging materials, and shipping containers as needed
• Count and verify items before packaging to ensure order accuracy
• Organize and stage completed packages for shipment
• Maintain a clean and organized packaging work area
• Replenish packaging materials such as boxes, tape, labels, and protective materials
• Assist production teams by packaging completed jobs as needed
• Follow company safety procedures and packaging guidelines
• Report damaged or missing items to a supervisor
• Assist with general warehouse or production tasks when required
• Work with team members to ensure orders are packaged accurately and on time

Other responsibilities, initiatives and ad-hoc projects as required.  

Physical Requirements  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. The employee must crouch, stoop or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Summary

The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) specializes in the manufacture of over-molded, extra flexible, multi-conductor, fully EMI-shielded cable assemblies, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies’ custom built for military applications and harsh environments. FEC also produces electro-mechanical assemblies and systems for custom applications, all with no minimum quantity requirements. FEC is AS9100D and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified.

FEC has aggressive plans for continued growth as a world class leader in custom cable manufacturing and therefore has an immediate need for an experienced Final Inspector in the Quality Control Department.

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting cable and wire products to ensure they meet all quality standards, specifications, and regulations. This includes performing visual inspections, and dimensional measurements. The QC Inspector must also be able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.

The Quality Control Inspector is a respectful team-player that works well with diverse internal team members. This position is ambitious, self-motivated, results-driven, and demonstrates problem solving skills with sound judgment. This role is also responsive, flexible, accessible, detail oriented, willing to embrace change and proactively adjust plans. Partnering with and elevating others by communicating with peers to increase awareness and ensure team success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect materials, components, and final product to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Perform visual inspections of cable and wire products to identify defects.
• Measure dimensions of cable and wire products to ensure they meet specifications.
• Document the results of all inspections and tests.
• Detect and report unusual or non-conforming documentation, materials, conditions, or products to Quality Manager.
• Work with various internal personnel and departments to communicate and resolve quality issues.
• Create, update, compile, save and maintain documentation into internal database.
• When required, help with continuous improvement efforts.
• Comply with company policies and quality management system.
• Maintain and create a clean, uncluttered environment that reduces waste and optimizes productivity by following the 5S steps: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain.
• More additional responsibilities may be applicable per the Quality Manager.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in quality control, preferably in the cable and wire manufacturing industry.
• Experience with visual inspection and dimensional measurement.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).

Physical Qualifications:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand (approximately 85% of the time); crouch; stoop; walk; talk; hear; use hands to handle or feel assemblies; reach with hands and arms for materials and tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. They must also have the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), color vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware and documents which are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees are eligible

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 - $25.00

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required)
• Quality control: 2 years (Preferred)