Assistant Controller

Sievert Electric Service & Sales Company is looking for an Assistant Controller.

We are high-volume, fast-paced, dead-line driven, and complex. We are a unique company, with business in construction, service, distribution, ecommerce and light manufacturing.

To thrive in this role, you need to be extremely accurate and efficient. We are looking for someone that can work equally well independently and in a team. We need an individual with the ability to prioritize and produce under pressure. Our Assistant Controller must have strong analytical, and technological, communication and organizational skills.

The right candidate will play an integral part in the future of our company and may advance to the position of Controller in time. You will be involved in all aspects of our accounting team.

In addition to all things Accounting and Job Costing, there will also be ad-hoc and project work, such as you'd expect in a growing company!

To qualify, you we are looking for:

• The highest level of integrity
• Degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite of products, such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to produce business correspondence, proofread for grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Skills in report writing
• On the job experience with service, distribution, ecommerce and/or manufacturing
• Experience with a paperless office environment
• Exposure to unions, union reports, union audits, prevailing wages, certified payroll reports and/or government contract work
• Knowledge of integrated ERP systems, ERP implementations, APIs, Acumatica, ADP and/or Avalara
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends; sometimes 50-60 hours per week
• Excellent communication skills
• Top-notch problem solving skills
• Ability to handle change
• Desire to make a real difference in a company
• Tenacity to see projects through to completion
• A positive disposition

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of $70,000-90,000, plus full benefits.

Sievert is located at 1230 S Hannah Ave, Forest Park IL 60130

If you are the right person for us, please submit your resume, including a one-page cover letter telling us why you'd be perfect for the job!

Job Description: Assistant Controller

Reports To: Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Employee Status: Class 3 (Non-Union, Full-Time)

Department: Accounting

Summary: Completes accounting and management activities by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the Financial Controller
• Review work by the Accounting Team for errors, consistency, completeness and compliance with GAAP
• Research and complete accounting adjustments
• Refine and maintain internal controls, company policies and accounting procedures
• Participate in monthly, quarterly and year-end analyses
• Coordinate external audits
• Assist in Human Resources and Office Management
• Prepare tax documentation
• Collaborate with IT departments
• Create, maintain and prepare accounting reports
• Contribute to team projects
• Train new employees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Forest Park, IL 60130: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000