What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Jedson Engineering?
Location: Cincinnati OH
Who We Are
Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, CPG, F&B, power, life sciences, and heavy industrial market markets across the nation. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!
What You’ll Be Doing
The Assistant Controller plays a crucial role in supporting Accounting management by:
The successful candidate should be a critical thinker and lifelong learner with a strong accounting and technological background. The person should be comfortable with a spirited pace and shifting priorities based on current demands.
Who We Are
Jedson Engineering is an Engineering Consultancy headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. We provide full-service engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCm) services to industrial process manufacturers that operate in pulp & paper, chemical, CPG, F&B, power, life sciences, and heavy industrial market markets across the nation. We are in a significant growth mode and it’s an exciting time to be joining our business!
What You’ll Be Doing
The Assistant Controller plays a crucial role in supporting Accounting management by:
- Maintaining financial statements and activities of subsidiaries
- Managing complex journal entries to ensure the accuracy of company, office, vertical and project financial information
- Performing reconciliations of WIP, contractor charges, accruals, key accounts, etc. to confirm all data is included, valid, properly categorized and accurate
- Regularly updating cash forecasts for Jedson and subsidiaries to ensure timely movement of funds
- Helping coordinate tax filings, payments and other compliance needs
- Assisting the Controller throughout the annual external audit process
- Identifying activities and processes that will benefit from automation or more efficient workflows
The successful candidate should be a critical thinker and lifelong learner with a strong accounting and technological background. The person should be comfortable with a spirited pace and shifting priorities based on current demands.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
- 3 years of progressive accounting experience is required
- Experience in a professional services or job costing environment is advantageous
- Demonstrated advanced level of skill with Excel (xlookup, Power Pivot, graphs) is required.
- Exposure to data integration and database tools such as SQL and Power Query is a plus
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with revenue recognition principles (ASC606) a plus
- Working knowledge of forecasting, financial reports, data collection, data analysis, and evaluation
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.