What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Cedar Memorial?
Description
The Assistant Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, quarterly financial statements and analysis.
- Reports to and works closely with the CFO.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
- Oversees and prepares documentation for trust activities sufficient to comply with state regulations.
- Responsible for the production of accurate, timely financial statements including line of business.
- Provides quarterly financial analysis including each line of business.
- Oversee and prepare workpapers and reconciliations to support financial reports.
- Oversee revenue and expense allocations to support line of business reporting.
- Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
- Responsible for monthly sales tax returns.
- Understand accounting implications in industry specific software and integration into accounting software.
- Oversees preparation of income tax workpapers.
- Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
- Reports to and works closely with the CFO.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with sounds organizational skills.
- Proficient in accounting software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities but also be deadline oriented.
- Willingness to be a part of a team performing whatever duties are necessary to complete the task at hand.
- Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
- Five years or more of related experience required.
- Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
- Stooping
- Reaching
- Walking
- Keyboarding
- Hearing
- Standing
- Talking
- Repetitive Motions
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000
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