{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7054d2098e6fc81837c40e34","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7054d2098e6fc81837c40e34","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7054d2098e6fc81837c40e34","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Job Title: Assistant Controller\nCompany: Nelson Pipeline\nLocation: Centennial, CO\nEnvironment: Office/ Hybrid\nPay Rate: $130,000-$150,000\n\nBenefits:\nCompetitive PTO + 7 Company Holidays\nWeekly pay\nMedical, dental & vision insurance\nCompany funded HSA\nCompany paid life & AD&D insurance\nVoluntary life & AD&D insurance\n401K with competitive company match & vesting schedule\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nPosition Summary: The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting team and manages the month-end close process. This position reports to the Controller and involves managing a team of accountants and coordinating with multiple other departments. The Assistant Controller is expected to record complex journal entries and reconcile more involved areas of accounting and review work prepared by staff. This role is integral to the success of the month-end close process and to gathering accurate insight into the financial statements.\nResponsibilities:\nPrepare and/or review journal entries and month-end balance sheet reconciliations\nCoordinate the preparation of the monthly financial statements, ensuring completeness and accuracy\nProvide in depth explanations for variance analysis to Controller and ensure all questions are resolved timely\nEnsure month-end process is consistently on track, communicating delays and working with the Controller to quickly and accurately resolve issues\nManage payroll process, actively participating in the implementation of a new payroll system and managing the weekly payroll cycle\nCoordinate with outside system consultants to continue process improvements\nEnsure taxes are filed and remitted timely\nEnsure weekly payroll is processed accurately and any issues are communicated with employees timely\nProvide training and support to accounting team and other departments as necessary\nSupervise, mentor, and complete performance reviews of accounting staff\nGather support for auditors throughout annual audit process\nSupport Controller with ad hoc projects\nWork cross-functionally with other departments to ensure data provided to the Accounting Department is timely and accurately reported\nProactively identify and discuss issues and areas for improvement\nAll other job duties as assigned\nRequirements\nB.S. in Accounting from an accredited college or university\nProven experience of 8+ years in accounting, with at least 4 years in a managerial role\nExperience in payroll management preferred\nStrong operational knowledge of U.S. GAAP\nStrong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills\nAbility to work effectively in a small office environment\nAbility to maintain confidentiality\nExcellent communication skills in working with internal and external stakeholders\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues accurately, and in a timely manner\nSelf-starter, deadline-focused, team-oriented, accountable, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment\nDetail-oriented and highly organized\nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work\nThis is a full-time position, located primarily out of Nelson’s South Denver office in Centennial, CO. 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