Assistant Controller

If you are seeking an opportunity to develop and grow your accounting career, this may be the opportunity for you. Working for a progressive and dynamicmanufacturing organization and reporting to the Controller, this position will be a challenging and varied one in which you will have a scope of responsibilities that will include analysis, reporting, inventory transactions, tracking shipments and month end preparation. What Will You Do? Reporting to the Controller you will: Assist in month end preparation, analysis and reporting Prepare internal business unit reports that include; reviewing of daily shipments and product sales reviewing of daily inventory movements weekly and monthly expense reporting reporting of capital and major repair projects preparation of adhoc reports and variance analysis collecting and reporting of daily production numbers collecting of daily material usage. Overseeing the preparation of payroll Must Haves Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related study. Proficiency in personal computer and Microsoft Office applications to include but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, team building, written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail. Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including internal controls. High level of ethical integrity and ability to maintain confidential information. Prefer to Haves Minimum of 2 years progressive experience in accounting role or relevant position in a manufacturing environment. Experience in SAP or similar software applications. Experience with budget development, projections, and variance analysis. Experience with general ledger, journal entry preparation, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Experience in preparing hourly payroll reports and calculations, as well as general knowledge of payroll rules and guidelines. Amsted Rail Company is an equal opportunity employer. Amsted Rail Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Amsted Rail complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Preferred Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Experience Preferred 2-5 years: Accounting or Finance role Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr