Assistant Controller
Gateway Group Personnel · Jackson, MS · 6 days ago
AccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute accurate monthly financial statements for an assigned portfolio of entities
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; record journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all assigned entities
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processing within assigned portfolio
- Manage debt schedules and ensure timely debt service payments
- Assist in preparation of annual budgets and monitor budget-to-actual variances
- Cook with external CPA firm to support preparation of tax returns and audit workpapers
- Support VP of Finance on ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and process improvement initiatives
- Maintain an organized and audit-ready accounting filing system in accordance with Company standards
Desired Skills And Attributes
- Active CPA license required
- Highly organized with strong time management and the ability to manage multiple deadlines concurrently
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting
- Confident and self-directed; able to work independently within a defined scope
- Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control fundamentals
- Multi-entity accounting experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel