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Assistant Controller - Jerome Ave

Astec Industries

Chattanooga, TN | Full Time

$106k-138k (estimate)

6 Months Ago

Assistant Controller - Jerome Ave

Astec Industries Chattanooga, TN

$106k-138k (estimate)

Full Time | Durable Manufacturing 6 Months Ago

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Astec Industries is Hiring an Assistant Controller - Jerome Ave Near Chattanooga, TN

SUMMARYSupports the Controller in directing financial and accounting activities of the company by performing the following duties personally or through departmental associates.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for identifying and preventing discrepancies in financial reporting.
Responsible for summarizing and analyzing financial activity and position in a clear manner and communicate with management regarding financial performance.
Direct preparation of budgets and forecasts, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
Act as a liaison between internal and external auditors and coordinate all audits including the company financial statements, 401(k) reporting, Payroll, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
Responsible for maintaining internal controls that support an environment effective for financial reporting purposes.
Conduct studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting operation.
Responsible for special improvement projects to support management
Responsible for developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Directly oversee payroll, and general accounting department.
Supports monthly-, quarterly- and year-end close process.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Prepare and/or Review & Approve balance sheet account reconciliations.
Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies, including personal property tax returns.
Collect and prepare data to assist the company or corporate with federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.
Oversee the training and development of finance staff, and delegate duties and authority to meet departmental and organizational goals
Support and advise accounting department during transition to Oracle.
Assist Controller with a variety of tasks and projects as needed and assigned.
Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: General Accountant and the Payroll Department on a daily basis. Will supervise the Accounting Department in the absence of the Controller.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects required.
Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
Computer experience, including MS Office products and fully integrated ERP systems required.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to gather information from various people and sources within the company required.
Must be able to work well as a member of a team.
Ability to be very detail oriented, especially when preparing reports or reporting financial and accounting information required.
Minimum of 5 – 7 years manufacturing accounting experience required.
Minimum of 4-year degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred.
Computer skills to include Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Cognos and E9.
Experience with Oracle desired.
Ability to supervise departmental associates including policy and rule enforcement, performance appraisals, conflict resolution, scheduling, etc.
Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements.