What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at King Ranch, Inc.?
Wharton, TX, United States (On-site)
Job Info
What to Expect in the Role:
Accounting Responsibilities
This position is open only to residents of Texas and Florida. We prefer candidates to work from our Wharton, TX office or one of our branch offices in Texas or Florida. However, for an exceptional candidate, we are willing to consider a full-time remote arrangement. If the position is remote, travel to company locations will be required multiple times a year to meet business needs.
About Us
Not Just Cowboys…but we have those too!
To attract and retain the best talent possible, King Ranch, Inc. is committed to providing a culture focused on our core values, which include being a team player, honesty, accountability, willingness to learn and excellence. These aren’t just words to us, they are us! Our employees give their best each and every day to safeguard the legacy we have been entrusted with. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of we encourage you to apply and join the King Ranch team.
Job Info
- Job Identification 101081
- Job Category Accounting
- Posting Date 07/02/2026, 06:12 PM
- Locations 106 N Dennis St, Wharton, TX, 77488, US (On-site)
- Job Schedule Full time
- Regular or Temporary Regular
- Organization Turfgrass, King Ranch Enterprise
What to Expect in the Role:
Accounting Responsibilities
- Review work performed to ensure accuracy, identify and resolve issues and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate policies.
- Monitor royalty contracts and manage related revenue recognition.
- Assist with and review input of vouchers, invoices, reports, and other payables items.
- Perform periodic review and analysis of inventoried assets across multiple operating locations.
- Review invoices for fixed asset determination.
- Schedule and perform periodic inventory and fixed asset count and reconciliation.
- Review general ledger reconciliations, including monthly bank reconciliations.
- Review monthly accrual and other journal entries as needed for operations.
- Coordinate with the Retail and Corporate Controllers to ensure timely close and reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Prepare monthly operating reports detailing actual and forecasted results.
- Conduct monthly cash flow forecasting.
- Prepare and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Prepare annual budgets for all locations.
- Coordinate audits of company’s accounts.
- Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing process across multiple locations.
- Review company financial statements for accuracy and clarity.
- Support the creation of and adherence to policies and procedures for the segment.
- Support process improvement and optimization of NetSuite ERP.
- Assist with development of operational and financial reporting, including review for accuracy.
- Demonstrate a strong ability to communicate areas of accounting with operations.
- Show a commitment to safeguarding the assets of the company.
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality for a private, closely held company.
- Prefer proficiency or familiarity with NetSuite, JD Edwards, Hubble, and Power BI.
- Results-oriented with the ability to prioritize your workload while performing multiple tasks.
- Detail-oriented in execution of work.
- Adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate a high level of mental agility.
- Strong business acumen and acute problem-solving skills.
- Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable of utilizing Microsoft Word programs.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal), the ability to interact with all levels of management throughout the organization, and the initiative to get the job done.
- Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
- Master’s degree is a plus.
- Should have 5 years’ accounting experience.
This position is open only to residents of Texas and Florida. We prefer candidates to work from our Wharton, TX office or one of our branch offices in Texas or Florida. However, for an exceptional candidate, we are willing to consider a full-time remote arrangement. If the position is remote, travel to company locations will be required multiple times a year to meet business needs.
About Us
Not Just Cowboys…but we have those too!
To attract and retain the best talent possible, King Ranch, Inc. is committed to providing a culture focused on our core values, which include being a team player, honesty, accountability, willingness to learn and excellence. These aren’t just words to us, they are us! Our employees give their best each and every day to safeguard the legacy we have been entrusted with. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of we encourage you to apply and join the King Ranch team.