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Robert Half Assistant Controller in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Description
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A WORK FROM HOME POSITION. WE ARE IN THE OFFICE 5 DAYS A WEEK.
A growing national transportation company, located in Elizabeth, New Jersey is looking for an Assistant Controller.
The Assistant Controller position reports to the Controller and will perform accounting functions for multiple divisions under one company group. The assistant controller is responsible for providing high-level support to the Controller. This includes financial and tax reporting, net working capital management, treasury management & processing, accounts payable & vendor management, managing staff, and internal controls. This position will provide a great opportunity for hands-on experience at a growing multi-state company.
Responsibilities include:
Preparing the monthly consolidated financial statements and semi-annual USGAAP financials.
Compiling and reviewing, audits, compilations, and tax returns
Treasury functions included but not limited to numerous weekly ACHs, monthly ACH, wire transactions, positive pay management, reviewing daily transactions, oversight of credit card/petty cash/debit cards, and fuel cards as well managing multiple banking relationships
Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting and general ledger maintenance
Preparing month-end close procedures and identifying solutions to shorten the month-end close
Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls; supporting business practices for both operations and accounting, as well as testing and overseeing implementation and assuring compliance and consistency across all divisions; enforcing SOPs and documentation requirements
Ensuring the integrity of accounting information by reviewing and verifying transactions and ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all our accounting tasks
Providing leadership and support for the accounting team; managing staff accountants
Coordinating with and oversight of Terminal Manager and Vendor Relationship Managers
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
Previous experience as an Assistant Controller preferred, Accounting Manager to be considered
1-2 years of public accounting experience as well as
7+ years’ experience in public and private
This candidate must also have:
Highly detail-oriented skill set, ability to multi-task, and assure reporting deadlines are met and ad-hoc tasks are completed
Team-oriented, excellent communicator to staff and Controller, excellent at teaching and explaining concepts to others
Multiple years managing staff
Excellent Word and Excel skills (Excel proficient, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
Requirements
This candidate must also have:
Experience transitioning and migrating from one accounting system to another accounting system and integrating with other systems is a plus
Knowledge of the trucking industry is a plus
Sage Intacct accounting system experience is a major plus
CCH Workpaper Manager is a major plus
CPA or other financial certification is a plus
In addition to a competitive wage package, company also offers a low-cost medical benefit plan, including prescription, dental, eyewear plans, life insurance and 401K plans.
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