Assistant Controller

Job Summary

Assistant and provide high-level support to Corporate Controller to manage a company’s accounting and financial activities. Create timely and accurate reporting for the Plant through both routine and reporting requests. Functions also include weekly/monthly estimates, month end closing, annual budgeting process, participation on profit improvement teams (PIP) and abilities.

Essential Functions

• Review, develop, and enforce financial and operational processes
• Prepare and submit reports and special projects on a timely basis
• Supervise accounts payables personnel and procedures
• Computer Savvy- Ability to learn custom distribution software, and SAP ERP
• Strong organizational skills and ability to self-start and self-direct
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to present information clearly
• Reconcile General ledgers
• General Ledger Entry
• Oversee Inventory Reconciliations
• Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects
• Ensure Compliance to Policies and accounting principles
• Support Warehouse staff with inventory inaccuracies and corrections
• Review and ensure pricing accuracy
• Manage and support with customer complaints and credit memos
• Produce weekly, monthly, and yearly sales reports to the sales team
• Aid with yearly budget
• Support Sales staff with information needed
• Journal entry preparation and posting for Month End
• Counting and reconciling month-end inventory counts and its valuation
• Afford administrative and other tasks as needed
• Complies with safety regulations and corporate guidelines on business ethics
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion
• Additional Task as requested by management
• Collaborate to set up new customers and vendors
• Update the weekly KPI's tracker, coordinating the info from the different areas
• Support audits and maintaining documentation
• Collaborate with A/P are processing, paying accurately on timely manner to the vendors

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor Degree in accounting or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience: 1-3 years of general accounting experience
• Knowledge Requirements: Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); Advanced Excel skills including: formulas, pivot tables and lite macros. Reading and writing command of the English language. Ability to speak effectively before groups
• Preferred Skills: 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment. Understanding of GAAP / IFRS accounting principles. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data. Outstanding math and research skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability

Special Information

• Travel required
• Physical requirements
• On-call ability and willingness to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment
• Expect and be able to accommodate short notice for overtime and weekend work schedules
• Ability and willingness to travel for conferences, training, etc.