Assistant Controller(Staff Accountant)

POSITION OVERVIEW

If you are a detailed oriented professional with a passion for finance and a drive for excellence, we invite you to apply for the Assistant Controller position here at Seegars Fence Co. The Assistant Controller will play a crucial role in our finance department, supporting the Controller in overseeing the company's financial activities and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. This position involves a mix of strategic planning, financial analysis, and operational management. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of accounting principles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Must have good communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent relevant bookkeeping work experience
• 3 years of manager level accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• 2 years of tax experience is desired.
• A need to win and an aggressive spirit.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping
• Have a positive attitude.
• Can think quickly and problem solve.
• Be competent in Microsoft Office.
• Can work well in a team environment where situations and demands change daily.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Send weekly reports to the Branch Owners.
• Aid Controller in the review of monthly bookkeeping for 18 entities.
• Aid Controller in the review, prepare and file of annual 1099's for all entities.
• Aid Controller in the review and audit of General Ledger for all entities.
• Maintain a clean and accurate Chart of Accounts (understands how transactions should be treated (assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses)
• Must be able to allocate payment to interest expense and liability principal reduction (understand amortization schedules)
• Enter Monthly Depreciation Entries.
• Enter Quarter Inventory Adjustments.
• Review Account Receivable across all entities.
• Aid in 401k Audit as needed.
• Aid in Annual Worker's Compensation and General Liability Audits as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between the company and CPA firm. Ensuring that the branch information is turned in timely, as well as checking financial statements produced by the firm.
• Oversees accounting processes and follows the Seegars system of checks and balances.
• Other duties as required by Executive Team.
• Manage controllable office expenses.
• Maintain a clean and organized office.
• Manage clerical team daily to accomplish daily operations and strategic goals.
• Arrive to work on time and dress professionally.
• Be able to work well in a team environment where situations and demands change daily.
• Must take a minimum of one professional development class per quarter.
• Play an active role in a community/ civic organization of your choice annually.
• Every applicant must undergo pre-employment drug screen and background check. If hired, updates are required annually.

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