Assistant Controller

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position is responsible for processing all facets of general ledger transactions including accounting for monthly accruals, fixed assets, sales taxes, bank reconciliations and other government tax reports as needed. The successful candidate should have a sound background and understanding of GAAP principles and be able to perform tasks independently with little supervision. Knowledge of economic principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data required.

JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE: Assistant Controller

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: Controller

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in General Ledger accounting.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and MS Office products (including Outlook) required.
• Extensive Excel spreadsheet development and maintenance experience required.
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment, especially one utilizing an ERP system is a plus.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

• Assist in coordinating the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
• Compile financial information and prepare journal entries to general ledger accounts.
• Maintain chart of accounts
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, income statement accounts, credit card accounts, purchasing accounts and tracking of fixed assets and depreciation calculation.
• Reconcile bank accounts to General Ledger, create journal entries, daily reconciliation of accounts receivable deposits to bank.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing to include standard accruals
• Manage state sales tax reporting and filing.
• Prepare, calculate, submit, and arrange payment for excise tax.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Seeing: Required
• Speaking: Required
• Hearing: Required
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Constantly, 7-8 hours per shift
• Lifting: Occasionally, up to 25 pounds
• Carrying: Rarely, up to 25-pounds
• Pushing: Rarely, up to 60-pounds
• Pulling: Rarely, up to 100- pounds
• Climbing: Rarely
• Balancing: rarely
• Bending: Occasionally
• Twisting: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Grasping/Handling: Frequently, for dexterity, fine finger handling
• Stooping/Crouching: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crawling: Rarely

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Inside: 95% Outside: 5%

Temperature Conditions: Controlled –in Excess of 70-degrees – occasionally

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Knight Enterprises Management, L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected factor by country, regional or local law. Knight’s policies regarding recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training and all other personnel matters are free from discriminatory practices and are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

To view the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster, please go to the following link: