Assistant Controller

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting.  The position duties include a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation & reconciliation, financial reporting, bank reporting and year-end audit preparation. 

Responsibilities

• General ledger reconciliations, maintain fixed assets, and prepare monthly financial statements.


• Process journal entries for month-end close ledger reconciliations.


• Review payments for distribution dates, account numbers, and total disbursements. 


• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.


• Create accounting analysis for all expense accounts.


• Analysis of financial statements.


• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure for all G/L Accounts.


• Ensure and accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close


• Ensure the weekly and monthly bank activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure all account reconciliations are performed timely and accurately.


• Supports budget prepared by Senior Vice President


• Work with the Controller to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.


• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.


• Support Controller with special projects and process improvement.

Work Environment

• Minimum 40-hour work week on site – no remote work


• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and other computer components

Salary

• Based upon qualifications

Formal Education & Certification

• Degree in Accounting

Knowledge & Experience

• Three or more years of experience in accounting


• Thorough knowledge of general ledger and intercompany accounting


• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel


• Audit experience preferred


• Strong understanding of mid-office control processes and procedures

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Ability to multitask


• Accustomed to working under tight deadlines such as at month end close out


• Detail oriented


• Time and task management skills essential


• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision to meet deadlines