Junior Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and accounting tasks including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and analyze balance sheet accounts.
• Review general ledger transactions and ensure accounting accuracy.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Absorb journal entries and account analysis.
• Assist with project accounting and cost control by monitoring project costs, budgets, and profitability.
• Analyze project margins and identify cost variances.
• Support project managers with financial information and reporting.
• Review purchase orders, vendor invoices, and project allocations.
• Assist with budgeting and financial analysis by preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Prepare financial analyses and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Develop KPI reports and financial dashboards.
• Analyze operational expenses and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Aid in compliance and internal controls by assisting with external audits and tax preparation.
• Maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Ensure proper documentation and record retention.
• Absorb sales tax and other regulatory filings as required.
• Support treasury and banking by monitoring cash balances, processing wire transfers, and banking reconciliations.
• Help maintain financing schedules and debt records.
• Process improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance accounting and financial processes.
• Absorb accounting system enhancements and develop financial procedures and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-5 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA candidate or working toward CPA certification.
• Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, energy, or industrial projects.
• Experience with project accounting.
• Knowledge of sales tax and multi-state accounting.