Robert Half - Des Moines, IA
posted 4 months ago
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Controller in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves being hands-on in the month-end close process for a leading distributor in the industry. You will be preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, processing commissions, handling sales tax payments, and preparing monthly financial statements. The Assistant Controller will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, which is essential for the company's operational success. In this position, you will oversee the month-end close process, including the preparation of journal entries and performing reconciliations as part of the financial review process. You will also be responsible for processing sales commissions accurately and in a timely manner, handling sales tax payments while ensuring compliance with all tax laws and regulations, and preparing monthly financial statements that provide a clear and accurate view of the company's financial status. Your advanced Excel skills will be utilized to analyze financial data effectively, employing tools such as Vlookups, Xlookups, pivot tables, and IF statements. Additionally, your industry knowledge of wholesale distribution and manufacturing will guide financial decisions, contributing to the growth of the company. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience in accounting, and it is open to candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.