Assistant Controller

You will be responsible for plant financial reporting, internal controls, and providing real-time and projected results. The role also involves providing guidance on operational and sales opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare consolidated internal plant financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from various departments.
• Analyze information within the financial statements and complete schedules that support account balances.
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts; reclassifying account balances.
• Prepare various expense accruals and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile monthly activity in fixed asset accounts and compile documents to support asset balances. Verify lives and methods are accurate and assets are capitalized in accordance with company capitalization policies.
• Support plant leadership by answering accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Handle the monthly close process, prepare real-time and predictive results for evaluation and planning.
• Assist in periodic physical inventories, generally involving pre-inventory prep, variance support, and posting of final physical inventory figures.
• Ensure material costs and inventory values are accurate and that the system is tracking costs properly.
• Consistently demonstrate leadership amongst peers and receive positive feedback from the accounting and operation groups.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; read professional publications to gain advanced industry knowledge; maintain personal networks; participate in professional organizations.
• Strive for continuous process improvement.
• Provide both tangible and intangible savings for the Company.
• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience in the role of a management Accountant role or Plant Accounting role
• Proficiency in Cost Accounting desired
• Experience in Annual Inventory is necessary
• Familiarity with Fixed Asset Inventory is needed
• Ability to conduct Inventory Audits is crucial
• Knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley Act and its implementation preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is desired
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are crucial
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is required
• Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Office Suite is needed
• Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures is crucial
• Experience in preparing financial statements and budget reports is needed
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently when required.