Assistant Controller

Company: Jobot
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Growth opportunity for an experienced Accounting Manager, Senior or Cost Accountant to become Assistant ControllerThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott SteeleAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $120,000 - $135,000 per yearA bit about us:Protecting your employees is our mission. Whether that be in financial services institutions, arenas, stadiums, Universities, primary, middle schools, high schools or restaurant locations. Our products provide safe haven for your employees!Why join us?Due to the nature of our product and the current events across the country, demand for our products have never been higher. Experiencing nearly 25% growth year over year!Job DetailsJob Description:The Assistant Controller will be responsible for helping drive the goals and initiatives of the company by enforcing deadlines, participating in creating solutions, developing ad-hoc reporting, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and taking on the administration of the Sage 300 ERP system. The person in this role will assist in managing the financial operations of the company. Job Duties Include:

• Manage Senior Accountant, Accounting Specialist, A/P, A/R, and Inventory Office.
• Responsible for ensuring month-end close deadlines are met.
• Maintains Month end close checklist in Teams.
• Participates in month-end close by completing assigned tasks by the deadlines set forth.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Prepares monthly commission reporting.
• Calculates Labor and Overhead Rates quarterly.
• Trains, develops, and guides personnel in the finance department.
• Collaborates with sales and operations departments to drive solutions and efficiencies.
• Takes ownership of special projects and sees them through to the end.
• Develops reporting as needed by using Sage Intelligence Reporting.
• Manages projects with Sage consultant to implement enhancements as needed to develop reporting or other functionalities not available "out of the box".
• Manages system implementation projects for new add-on programs.
• Coordinates the interim and year-end audit PBC Lists; delegates tasks and ensures deadlines are met to stay on schedule.
• Oversees the credit application process and uses good judgment to make credit decisions.
• Coordinates and runs the annual physical inventory with the Senior Accountant and Operations.
• Ensures all accounting practices are in compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles.
• Works with the company leadership to create internal controls and policies.
• Identifies discrepancies and inefficiencies and proposes solutions.
• Provide backup support to HR for payroll.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Some travel may be required from time to time. Qualifications:
  • A Bachelors Degree in Accounting from an accredited university is required.
  • 8 - 12 years of post-grad accounting experience in roles with progressing responsibilities.
  • Must be highly proficient in excel.
  • ERP experience is required; specifically in Sage 300 or Accpac would be a plus.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.

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