Assistant Controller - Pennsauken Township, United States - Grassi

Description

A Grassi client, located in Pennsauken, NJ is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join their growing team This Assistant Controller will be expected to perform a variety of general accounting functions along with leading the company's payroll processing along with assisting in accounts payable and fixed asset reporting. This position reports to the CFO and is responsible for applying general principles of accounting, reviewing and analyzing financial information, and preparing financial reports. An ideal candidate is responsive, thoughtful, self-directed, positive, and seeking a challenging role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and review financial transactions and activities for assigned accounts, funds, departments, and units.
• Prepare monthly and annual reconciliations and financial reports and statements for assigned areas to ensure compliance with various statutory requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, and established policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, fixed assets, and other financial data.
• Maintain accounting controls and audit documents.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain and reconcile accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of various special reports as directed.
• Perform and direct the entire processing of in-house payroll ensuring the timely and accurate computation and payment of earnings for multiple business units and employers.
• Oversee the timely payment and accuracy of payroll tax liabilities and the filing of payroll tax returns.
• Assist with external/Internal audit requests and provide information as requested.
• Participate in special projects, team training, and development.
• Assist in the processing of accounts payable and review proper accounting treatment for all transactions.
• Provide technical accounting support to various departments.
• Assist with the development, review, and updating of accounting policies, procedures, checklists, and related documentation concerning assigned functions and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• College Education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Accounting/Finance experience, in the hospitality field preferred.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook, PowerPoint,
• Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar multi-entity integrated accounting software.
• Experience with in-house payroll processing and payroll tax filing.
• Knowledge of the full accounting cycle.
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.
• Well organized, proactive, must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
• Ability to adhere to highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in all proprietary business, financial, and employee matters
• Excellent understanding of English, both written and verbal required; ability to communicate in a professional, knowledgeable, and courteous manner with employees, clients, vendors, business contacts
• Ability to adhere to a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to maintain open, direct, positive, and objective lines of communication with management
• Ability to be self-directed in a team-oriented environment
• Position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, and occasional walking and standing.
• Position requires light to moderate work with 20 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires frequent use of a computer, reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

The Assistant Controller position will be based in Pennsauken, NJ.

Job Type: Full-time