What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at mcadams?
McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people.
Position Overview
The Assistant Controller should have strong analytical, technological, communication, and organizational skills. This role is pivotal in managing advanced accounting tasks, such as payroll processing, account reconciliations, journal entries, general ledger accruals, and overseeing period-end and month-end closings, along with financial reporting. As a vital member of the Corporate Accounting team, the Assistant Controller is key to streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and playing a significant role in the department's decision-making process.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare/review monthly reconciliations of pertinent general ledger and all company bank accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Lead and complete the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including all supporting documentation.
- Assist with timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) along with additional reports as required.
- Responsible for annual company surveys.
- Enhance and maintain internal controls for the Company.
- Provide support for the annual external audit including the preparation of support schedules as needed.
- Analyze and report cost variances.
- Provide support for the annual external audit including the preparation of support schedules as needed.
- Develop into subject matter expert for the financial ERP system.
- Prepare monthly Balance sheet and expense reconciliations in-line with standard operating procedures.
- Drive for continuous improvement and efficiency.
- Work cross functionally with other departments throughout the organization and develop strong working relationships with those teams.
- Act as the subject matter expert for the financial ERP system.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees:
- Develop and implement payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Review and reconcile payroll data, including deductions, withholdings, and company contributions.
- Ensure accuracy of payroll calculations and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
- Stay updated on payroll laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate employee data and information.
Skills Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
- 5 years professional accounting experience.
- 2 years payroll experience.
- ADP Workforce Now experience preferred.
- Deltek Vantagepoint/Vision experience preferred.
- CPA or CMA designation preferred.
- Strong Understanding of GAAP accounting standards.
- Well organized, proactive and must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to demonstrate ethical behavior and support McAdams’ philosophy and values.
- Quick learner with strong attention to detail, able to independently identify and resolve issues by applying critical thinking to complex accounting issues.
Work Environment Physical Demands
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
- Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
- Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.
McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com.
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