Overview

Our client, a national maintenance organization, located in Hauppauge, NY is seeking a “hands-on” Assistant Controller to join their team.

 A mid-level management position reporting to the Controller and responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management and operations of the accounting and finance department. The Assistant Controller is responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements, financial analysis, reconciliations, and tax reporting. The position also prepares reports for the Controller and other members of the Executive Leadership Team. - #LI-SF1

Essential Duties

• Coordinate and execute the monthly close process including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation for reporting to senior management, bank and shareholders
• Manage annual financial statement audit and other sales/use tax audits
• Oversee A/P and A/R functions performed by assistant
• Perform monthly bank/cash reconciliation
• Manage intercompany transactions
• Involved in Cash Flow and Budget process
• Oversee weekly payroll and perform annual payroll related filings
• Maintain Personnel Files
• Participate in Office Management function
• Alcohol Tax Return and Tax Reporting
• Compliance Reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA a plus
• Proficiency with standard suite of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills
• Alcohol/Chemical accounting experience a plus