Assistant Controller
Position Identification: Exempt
Reports to: Controller
Position Summary: Assist controller in establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies, procedures, and internal control. Attend educational seminars, review professional publications and participate in professional societies.
Job Functions: - Reconcile general ledger accounts
- Maintain fixed asset schedules
- Supervise Accounts Payable and Payroll Admins
- Fringe benefit payroll calculation
- Assist in prevailing wage audits
- Attend monthly ECAC meetings and record any project adjustments that are needed processing changes before month end. Ensure monthly forecast is being met and assist with forecast as needed.
- Prepare and record all project related accruals (ST Rev. Accrual, Uninstall Material, PR Revenue Accrual, etc.)
- Record All General Ledger Adjustments on monthly basis (depreciation, prepaid, Bid entry, etc.)
- Record All Insurance Entries by Department and report monthly to regional.
- Record Over/Under Billed and Over/Under Absorbed and report monthly.
- Record Rebate Transactions and report monthly.
- Determine Necessary Bad Debt Reserve and report monthly.
- Review Indirect and SGA Accounts for Unusual/Excessive Activity and report monthly.
- Ensure Physical Inventory Count is entered into accounting system.
- Assist in preparation of monthly financial statements
- Investigate and resolve computer problems
- Balance Intercompany billings and invoices with regional and corporate.
- Prepare annual budgets
- Assist Regional and Corporate offices with internal and/or IRS procedure, and accounting audits.
- Assist in completion of special projects
Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential): - B.S. or B.A. in accounting
- 5+ years of progressive experience in construction industry accounting
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems
- Sound verbal, written, interpersonal and listening skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Extreme attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Highly organized
- Advanced computer spreadsheet and word processing skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Occupational Health and Safety: - Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control
- Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety
- Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace
Working Conditions: Physical surroundings: Office environment with typical office machines and exposure to noise and temperature.
Physical Effort: Sitting, standing, light lifting, movement in an office/warehouse environment, good eye-sight and hearing.
Repetitive keying, typing. Occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds Travel: Occasional
Hours: Subject to overtime
