Assistant Controller

Position: Assistant Controller
Reports to: Controller

• $100,000 - $125,000 depending on qualifications and experience
• Bonus potential
• Generous PTO package
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401K match

North Star Resource Group is an independent financial services firm helping our clients start and stay on the path to financial security. We are committed to your complete financial wellness; whatever life may bring.
We are looking for individuals to join our company that live our core values:

• Responsibility
• Faith
• Integrity
• Growth
• Gratitude
• Service
  

The purpose of this position is to oversee and assist with various processes in the accounting department. Essential Functions:

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  Oversee accounting department and internal auditing
• Supervise, train and mentor accounting dept staff
• Serve as a liaison between advisors and the accounting team
• Oversee/handle accounts payable and receivable workflows
• Test and maintain internal financial controls
• Oversee team member benefits administration
• Oversee advisor commissions process
• Reconcile complex bank and general ledger accounts
• Assist with tax preparation and filings
• Assist with managing client/vendor relationships (office supplies, rent, copiers etc)
• Oversee/handle accounting for North Star related organizations (NS Tax, NSRG Ventures, Charitable Foundation)

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Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses /certifications or other knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA preferred
• 3-5 years experience in accounting, financials, and financial services preferred
• Previous experience supervising accounting staff preferred
• Strong working experience using ERP accounting system (i.e. Great Plains, Business Central)•Solid experience using Quickbooks and other accounting software
• Strong curiosity and ability to identify and implement process improvements•Experience integrating AI into accounting functions is a plus
• Extremely high attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and research compensation/accounting issues
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and working with large data files

This description covers the primary and principal duties of the job. It is not intended to give all details or a step-by-step account of the way each procedure or task is performed.

• Knowledge of insurance / financial services industry preferred Experience with payroll administration would be a plus
• Good organizational and demonstrated problem solving skills
• Good understanding of DOL compliance for W2 team members and 1099 Independent Contractor IRS guidelines