Assistant Controller

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A WORK FROM HOME POSITION. WE ARE IN THE OFFICE 5 DAYS A WEEK.

A growing national transportation company, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey is looking for an Assistant Controller.

This position will provide a great opportunity for hands-on experience at a growing multi-state company.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing the monthly consolidated financial statements and semi-annual USGAAP financials.
• Compiling and reviewing, audits, compilations, and tax returns
• Treasury functions included but not limited to numerous weekly ACHs, monthly ACH, wire transactions, positive pay management, reviewing daily transactions, oversight of credit card/petty cash/debit cards, and fuel cards as well managing multiple banking relationships
• Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting and general ledger maintenance
• Preparing month-end close procedures and identifying solutions to shorten the month-end close
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls; supporting business practices for both operations and accounting, as well as testing and overseeing implementation and assuring compliance and consistency across all divisions; enforcing SOPs and documentation requirements
• Ensuring the integrity of accounting information by reviewing and verifying transactions and ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all our accounting tasks
• Providing leadership and support for the accounting team; managing staff accountants
• Coordinating with and oversight of Terminal Manager and Vendor Relationship Managers

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Previous experience as an Assistant Controller preferred, Accounting Manager to be considered
• 1-2 years of public accounting experience as well as
• 7+ years’ experience in public and private

This candidate must also have:

• Highly detail-oriented skill set, ability to multi-task, and assure reporting deadlines are met and ad-hoc tasks are completed
• Team-oriented, excellent communicator to staff and Controller, excellent at teaching and explaining concepts to others
• Multiple years managing staff
• Excellent Word and Excel skills (Excel proficient, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)

This candidate must also have:

• Experience transitioning and migrating from one accounting system to another accounting system and integrating with other systems is a plus
• Knowledge of the trucking industry is a plus
• CCH Workpaper Manager is a major plus
• CPA or other financial certification is a plus
• Sage Intacct accounting system experience is a major plus

In addition to a competitive wage package, company also offers a low-cost medical benefit plan, including prescription, dental, eyewear plans, life insurance and 401K plans.