Assistant Controller

Description

If you are a self-starter with a proven ability to identify issues and resolve problems, this is the Assistant Controller role for you! This Assistant Controller role reports to the Controller and manages the accounting transactions. This permanent employment opportunity is based in the West Bloomfield, Michigan area. A prestigious company is working with Robert Half for an amazing opportunity. Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

• Uphold to ensure a competent, trained staff through development, regular assessment, and goal setting

• Aid implementation and guarantee adherence to accounting policies and procedures

• Guide the accounting team during the closing process to arrange that deadlines are met

• Support accountability and the meeting of deliverables

• Review and establish Ad Hoc financial reports

• Backfill for Controller as provided

• Assemble distinct technical accounting analyses, policies, and procedures

• Pitch in to the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including budgeting and forecasting

• Make relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like actual spend against budgets/outlook, the monthly flash report, and key financial metrics

• Progressive preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits

• Recognize and grow process improvements to streamline reporting and improve team efficiency

• Assure regular account reconciliation to completion

Requirements - Considerable accounting experience, including as a Bookkeeper preferred

• CPA a plus

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company

• Post Journal Entries experience preferred

• Accounts Payable (AP) experience

• The ideal candidate will be highly-skilled with exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills

• 3+ years of general ledger accounting experience

• Understanding GAAP and firm accounting policies and procedure

  • Deep knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

• Ability to multitask efficiently and prioritize work

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