- Location
- State College, PA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
The Assistant Controller will assist the Controller with the preparation of financial statements and other key responsibilities within the company’s accounting department.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting
- 5-7 years of experience in the Accounting profession
- Experience with preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
- Experience in public accounting a plus
- CPA strongly preferred
Physical Requirements:
- General office setting
- Ability to have fine manual dexterity
- Lifting up to 25#
*Ability to work hours which align with job assignments
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The preparation of monthly internal company financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including the preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, etc.
- Management of internal and external audits and related compliance matters.
- Monthly accounting and general ledger maintenance including the preparation and review of journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Oversight of company’s daily accounting functions and staff, including accounts payables and receivables.
- Assistance with tax compliance and reporting processes, including the preparation of estimates and required filings.
- Assistance in the preparation of the company’s annual budget.
- Monitoring of established internal controls and proper compliance with accounting principles.
- Assistance in the recruitment and hiring of personnel for the accounting department.
NOTE: The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.