[ref. a13670917] Assistant Controller - Springfield

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Assistant Manager in SPRINGFIELD, Kentucky. This role is central to our team, where you will be tasked with organizing, summarizing, and verifying financial transactions/data for the preparation of financial statements and accounting records.

Responsibilities:

• Administer the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Innovate administrative and financial systems.
• Assist in annual budget preparation, which includes projected financial statements.
• Plan and collect data for determining cost of business activities.
• Provide management with reports influencing prices and profitability.
• Oversee work related to balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supervise accounting staff dealing with payroll, accounts payable and receivable, costing, etc.
• Support departmental activities to ensure separation of duties and act as backup for various areas.
• Maintain the General Ledger and other user-defined statements.
• Assist in preparing materials for external audits and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with annual physical inventory and manage internal audits.
• Assist with cash and debt management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and at least 5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting rules and regulations (GAAP).
• Strong math aptitude and ability to work accurately with numbers.
• Proficiency in personal computer and ERP system software, Advanced Excel, Epicor/CMS (or equivalent; AS400 is a plus).
• Knowledge of applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including relationship building, teamwork, conflict resolution, and customer orientation.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail, efficiency, and business acumen.
• Personal characteristics such as motivation, commitment, flexibility, and assertiveness.