Assistant Controller

## Assistant ControllerApplylocations: United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: June 28, 2028 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R16730**Job Title**Senior Accountant**Location**United States of America**Position Type**Paid - Regular**Job Description**SIL seeks an Assistant Controller to join the global finance team, either in Dallas or remotely. This role reports to the Controller and will assist the Controller in various activities related to overseeing the accounting and financial operations of the organization, including performing daily accounting operations, overseeing parts of the annual audit process, and parts of the annual government filing. The ideal candidate will have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to frame and interpret issues for the accounting staff; strong interpersonal skills and teamwork; attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.**Job Responsibilities:****Responsibilities*** Review bank and balance sheet reconciliation* Compose and review journal entries* Review of general ledger activity* Review bank activity and processes* Review and approve account changes* Oversee the month and year-end closing of general ledger activity* Coordinate and contribute to the annual external audit preparations along with the Controller* Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of the annual Form 990 filing* Review annual financial reports and documents from subsidiaries* Maintain business process documentation and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls* Be a resource to other staff and other departments in the organization* Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Controller* Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles* Ensure good internal controls in the department* Maintain ongoing professional education **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:* 5 or more years of accounting experience* High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and experience with accounting software* Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, and to meet established deadlines* Strong attention to detail* Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks* Good communication and interpersonal skills* Customer service orientation* Exhibit sound judgement **Education and Experience:*** Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar work experience.* We prefer someone with experience in nonprofit accounting and experience with NetSuite. **Training and Orientation:*** Training will be provided in accounting specific to nonprofits and in NetSuite as it relates to SIL.**Weekly Hours**40### Join our team and make a difference!SIL is a global faith-based nonprofit that helps local language communities overcome the barriers that prevent them from flourishing with their languages. SIL’s six core areas of work include Bible Translation, training & workshops, products & technology, research, materials & publications, and advocacy. SIL’s active language programs are impacting over 855 million people across more than 1,300 language communities worldwide.### Who is SIL?Language connects people to an identity and sense of belonging, it holds deep emotional and creative expression and it provides people with information and agency to navigate the world. It is through language that we understand God, ourselves and the world around us. However, 25% of the world’s people are left out because of language-related barriers.SIL works tirelessly to improve the lives of people in almost 100 countries because we are eager for the day when all people enjoy equal access to education, to socio-economic opportunities, and to resources for spiritual growth - no matter what language they speak or sign.****Use your skills and experience to make a difference that matters.**** #J-18808-Ljbffr