Assistant Controller
SUMMARY:
We currently seek a talented and experienced Assistant Controller for our Accounting and Finance department. This position requires attention to detail, great organizational and analytical skills. Applicants must be highly motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit and dedicated to our corporate mission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage Xact Check’s cash management and client escrow account activity. Cash management responsibilities include all manual and electronic payments as well as Xact Check’s credit facilities including lines and letters of credit.
- Produce accurate trial balance on a monthly basis.
- Compile periodic financial statements.
- Supervise Payroll Manager and payroll department.
- Assist in the annual audit of Xact Check’s financial records by preparing schedules and serving as a client point of contact.
- Work closely with the Finance team to provide timely and accurate reports as required.
- Confirm all journal entries are recorded as part of the monthly close process to ensure the monthly trial balance is being completed within the three-day closing deadline.
- Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely fashion, free of misstatement and are compiled in accordance with departmental policy.
- Ensure that Xact Check complies with all Federal regulations and files returns and makes payments to taxing authorities in a timely manner.
- Implement Xact Check’s policies with respect to payments to attorneys, staff and outside vendors.
- Perform ad-hoc projects and continually improve efficiency of functional areas of responsibility.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and CPA license.
Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years’ progressive experience managing areas of accounting operations including; general ledger, monthly reporting, fixed asset accounting and accounts payable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite as well as experience using SQL and/or MS Access a plus.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, oral and written.
- Ability to meet daily and monthly deadlines.
- Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.
- Flexibility in work assignments and the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in line with the goals of the company.