Job Description
Assistant Controller Humanized HR Lincoln, NE Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $68,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Parental leave Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry Customer communication Financial close processing Internal controls Construction payment applications Accounts receivable management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation Bachelor's degree in finance Balance sheet Regulatory compliance ERP systems Construction payment processing Mid-level Incident Escalation 3 years Finance Financial issue resolution Invoice payment processing Bachelor's degree Job order costing Accounting experience within manufacturing industry Financial control management Compliance documentation HR systems ACH Closing the books Payroll systems (technically supported) Deposits Billing issue inquiries Payroll reconciliation Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking an Assistant Controller to support accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and keep billing, collections, and month-end close running consistently. This is a hands-on, controller-track role with defined responsibilities and continuity coverage during planned Controller PTO using documented procedures, checklists, and escalation protocols. Full-Time & Onsite only
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Confidential - Humanized HR hiring on behalf of a client Key Responsibilities Accounting and controls Support core accounting workflows in an ERP and HRIS environment, including invoice processing, job cost support, and reporting for Accounts Payable Manage end-to-end AP workflow: invoice intake, match to PO and receiving documentation, coding, ERP entry, and routing for approval Prepare weekly payment runs (check, ACH, wire as applicable) for Controller review and approval Maintain vendor setup and change controls, including W-9 collection and documentation retention Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Progress Billing Support timely customer invoicing by coordinating billing readiness, required backup documentation, and submission deadlines Maintain weekly AR follow-up cadence for assigned accounts, including aging review, outreach, dispute tracking, and escalation when accounts are at risk Coordinate with operations and project stakeholders to resolve billing holds, missing documentation, and customer disputes Process customer payments, including deposits and cash application, and identify short pays, overpays, or misapplied payments Prepare progress billing and pay app packages for Controller review, including required documentation Maintain a pay app calendar and submission tracker, escalating risks before deadlines are missed Support accurate gross profit reporting by preparing job cost and billing tie-outs and flagging items needing correction Payroll and Compliance Process biweekly payroll end-to-end in the HRIS system, following documented procedures and internal controls Prepare the payroll review packet for Controller approval, and complete payroll journal entries and payroll liability reconciliations for review Support regulatory, audit, and compliance documentation requests as assigned Month-End Close and Documentation Support month-end close through checklists, reconciliation support, and cross-functional follow-up on missing inputs Maintain SOPs, checklists, and turnover documentation for assigned accounting functions to ensure continuity and reliable coverage PTO Coverage Maintain continuity of designated functions during planned Controller PTO (payroll execution, AP workflow, billing package preparation and tracking, AR follow-up cadence, daily cash tasks) and route exceptions per internal controls Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred (or equivalent progressive accounting experience) 3 to 6 years of progressive accounting experience with reconciliations, reporting, and process discipline Strong Excel skills and comfort working in ERP systems Experience in construction, manufacturing, distribution, or project-based environments is helpful (job costing, progress billing, pay apps, retainage, lien waivers) High integrity, strong follow-through, and professional communication skills Prepare assigned monthly balance sheet reconciliations with complete documentation for Controller review (cash, AP, AR, payroll liabilities, inventory-related accounts) Maintain internal control standards including approval routing, segregation of duties, and audit-ready documentation Support banking and cash processes as assigned, including deposits, daily cash reconciliation, and cash activity documentation Benefits PTO & Sick leave Paid holidays Basic Life, STD, LTD Company retirement plan Health, Dental, Vision insurance 1/2 Day Fridays!!!!!!!! Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): This is an on-site only position. Are you able to work full-time M-F on-site?
