Assistant Controller

Rapid Industries is looking to add a  part-time Assistant Controller to join their growing team! If you are looking to have a flexible Accounting role with approximately 20 hours per week, please apply! This position would primarily help with month-end closing 

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Studying and implementing federal, state, and local legal requirements, filing reports, filing taxes and communicating with management on needed actions
• Prepare financial statements, including, but not limited to, balance sheet, income statement, corporate annual report and statement of cash flows
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
• Coordinate the provision of information to the external auditors for the annual audit
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Performing reconciliations for bank and general ledgers, as well as payroll processing
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Preparing depreciation schedules by tracking fixed assets
• Performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including collections
• Maintain Credit checks on new customers while overseeing credit limits on existing customers
• Controls with Credit before releasing jobs or parts out to Customers
• Full understanding of all tax implications and requirements at local, state and federal levels including sale tax

Knowledge and Skills:

• A thorough knowledge of accrual and cash basis of accounting
• Comprehensive knowledge of ERP system 
• Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiation
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• 5 or more years of experience in the accounting field
• Strong organization skills
• Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail are critical