Assistant Controller Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Assistant Controller NEFCO Construction Supply

LLC – 3.0

East Hartford, CT Job Details Estimated:

$74.6K – $90K a year 16 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Bachelor of Science Accounting software Process improvement Mid-level Finance Analysis skills Bachelor’s degree GAAP Accounting Balance sheet reconciliation Organizational skills Business Administration Communication skills Account reconciliation

Full Job Description Description:

Job Summary:

This person will collaborate closely with the Controller, Dir of Finance, CFO and Department Managers to improve Company profitability and improve business processes. The Assistant Controller will support the Controller in owning the general ledger and ensure it is complete and accurate with a focus on Inventory. This person will need to know and understand best practices for accounting workpapers and organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in an engaging, fast paced environment, and is well-versed in working closely with senior management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Manage and groom the staff accountants (4) in the accounting group by setting goals and expectations for each position. Assist the Controller in managing the monthly accounting close process, including journal entry review, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting. Manage communications and interactions between their team and the rest of the Company and ensure timely feedback and responsiveness. Design and develop process automation and reporting. Work alongside the Controller to develop, improve, and maintain internal controls and revise procedures to meet compliance and regulatory standards, as necessary. Improve General Ledger – Payroll / bonus / compensation / cash related process management. Work to reengineer and maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliations for all Companies. Become an expert at how inventory items are created, maintained, and affect General Ledger accounts in our Epicor Eclipse ERP system. Serve as the subject matter expert for accounting questions and our ERP system. Automate financial and operational processes wherever possible. Support annual Financial, 401k, Sales Tax, and lending partner audits. Develop and execute Internal Audit processes. Produce and maintain company procedures and SOP’s.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

BS Degree with a major in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Proven experience in an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager position, preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP. Mastery of V-Lookups, Sum-if statements, and other advanced Excel formulas Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Impeccable analytical and organizational skills. Self-motivated and self-directed. Excellent accounting software user and administration skills. Sound judgment and problem-solving skills; Continuously identifying opportunities for process improvement. Ability to work in a fast paced environment and pivot when priorities change.