Assistant Controller

DescriptionJob Summary:The Assistant Controller will contribute to keep the accounting and financial processes of the company up to standard and ensure accurate financial reporting and control, while supervising the function of the Accounting Specialists.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesOversee accounting and banking records, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, posting, and recording accounting dataVerify discrepancies and resolve account issuesManage most accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue RecognitionSupervise and direct daily activities of A/P, A/R, analysis, and cost accounting activitiesCoordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variancesCoordinate the preparation of regulatory reportingLiaison with accounting software and other system vendors and consultantsResearch technical accounting issues for complianceEnsure month-end is closed accurately by Company established deadlines and standards Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reportingManage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filingsEnsure that sales tax, fuel tax, and property tax payments are completed timely and accuratelyPrepare books for tax returns and other tax related processes and assist in completion of tax returnsDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsComplete and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to the executive leadership teamAssist with forecasting and planning processes as neededAdditional duties as necessaryRequirementsPosition Requirements:Proven working experience as an assistant controller or similar position5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience3+ years’ experience in a supervisory/management roleBachelor’s Degree in Accounting-related fieldThorough knowledge of accounting principles and proceduresExperience with creating financial statementsExperience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close processExcellent accounting software user and administration skillsExperience with QuickBooks Online software preferredHealthcare industry experience a plusPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Assistant Controller’s job.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop/laptop computers and smartphones.This is a full-time office position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.