Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

A bit about Arizona Industries for the Blind (AIB).

AIB is a private non-profit organization, which provides meaningful employment and training opportunities for Arizonans who are blind.

AIB was established in 1952 with a mission to inspire individuals who are blind to pursue their maximum potential through creating, sustaining, and improving employment while providing the highest quality products and services to our customers.

AIB’s mission is to…

• Inspire individuals who are blind to pursue their maximum potential through creating, sustaining, and improving employment while providing the highest quality products and services.

AIB’s vision is…

· Every person who is blind or visually impaired, with the desire, will have meaningful, rewarding employment.

AIB’s guiding principles in our daily work activities are…

· Do your best.

· Do the right thing.

· Treat others as you would like to be treated.

This is what AIB has to offer to you.

A professional work environment with a team who care for each other and the success of AIB.

A usual work schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm, which may vary based on operational needs.

Great benefits available to you right away.

• Low cost, quality medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Voluntary life insurance and short-term disability benefits available.
• AIB paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits.

Lots of paid time off, which starts accruing on day one.

• Twelve days of annual leave.
• Twelve days of paid sick leave.
• Eleven paid holidays.

An AIB sponsored retirement plan.

• A 401-k plan with a generous company matching contribution. (Available after 90 days of employment.)

Competitive rate of pay based on experience.

Summary:

The Assistant Controller, under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), provides support to the CFO in the areas of budgeting, financial reporting, pricing, purchasing, payment verification, and AbilityOne reporting.

Key Duties:

· Assists with monthly closing. Duties to include accrual of liabilities, GL account review/reconciliations, preparation of balance sheet account schedules, recording of depreciation, payrolls, and adjusting journal entries.

· Maintains fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.

· Prepares/submits monthly Base Supply Center reporting to National Industries for the Blind (NIB).

· Assists in preparation of quarterly and annual AbilityOne reporting.

· On a rotating schedule, reviews and verifies vendor packets for payment.

· Acts as backup to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll clerks as needed.

· Upon receipt of properly authorized purchase request, issues purchase order and procures operational supplies for AIB.

· Assists CFO in preparing/reviewing pricing for potential opportunities.

· Assists CFO in preparation of annual budgets.

· Assists in the preparation of AIB written policies and procedures.

· Complies with the policies, procedures, and regulations of AIB.

· May be required to work overtime as necessary

· Performs other duties as directed.

Minimum Requirements:

· Minimum age of 18 years old.

· Must pass a nationwide background check and drug screening successfully.

· Possess a valid government issued identification.

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.

· Two years of accounting and budget development experience

· One year experience in preparing and issuing financial statements or equivalent experience.

· Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and practices of a not-for-profit business.

· Knowledge of fully integrated financial software systems such as Visual Manufacturing and CounterPoint, as well as MS Office products such as Excel, Word, and Outlook

· Ability to create and update complex spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.

· Ability to demonstrate positive interpersonal relationship skills in all facets of job.

· Ability to read, write, and speak English.

· Ability to operate a computer, peripheral equipment, and software related to the program.

· Ability to operate common office equipment.

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Qualifications:

· Empowered decision maker/problem solver.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

· Verbal, listening, and written communication skills.

· Detail oriented.

· Team oriented/collaborative.

· Can do attitude/positivity.

Working Conditions:

· Lift/transport items up to 40 pounds following safety guidelines.

· Professional office environment

· Subject mostly to inside work environment conditions.

· Stationary position sitting for extended periods.

· Move/traverse.

AIB IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION EMPLOYER

As an equal opportunity employer, AIB will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to, military or veteran status, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic.

Keywords: Accounting, Assistant Controller, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, GAAP, non-profit,

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location