Assistant Controller

$60,000 - $85,000/Yr

Nexgen Industrial Services - Mount Morris, PA

Part-time - Mid Level

Mount Morris, PA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

Nexgen Industrial Services Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our rapidly growing team. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial integrity of our operations and will involve a variety of general accounting functions. The Assistant Controller will assist in accounts payable and fixed asset reporting, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported. This position reports directly to the Controller and President, and the successful candidate will be responsible for applying general principles of accounting, reviewing and analyzing financial information, and preparing comprehensive financial reports. The ideal candidate will be responsive, thoughtful, self-directed, and positive, with a strong desire to take on a challenging role. In addition to the core responsibilities, candidates will have the opportunity to cross-train in other areas such as Accounts Receivable and provide support to staff as needed. The Assistant Controller will monitor and review financial transactions for assigned accounts, prepare reconciliations and financial statements, maintain accurate records of inventory and fixed assets, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and established policies. This position also involves overseeing payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate computation and payment of earnings, and managing payroll tax liabilities. The Assistant Controller will assist with external and internal audit requests, participate in special projects, and help develop and update accounting policies and procedures. The role requires a proactive individual who can prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and discretion in all financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review financial transactions and activities for assigned accounts, funds, departments, and units.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and financial reports and statements for assigned areas to ensure compliance with various statutory requirements, generally accepted accounting principles, and established policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, fixed assets, and other financial data.
• Maintain accounting controls and audit documents.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain and reconcile accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of various special reports as directed.
• Perform and direct the entire processing of in-house payroll ensuring the timely and accurate computation and payment of earnings for multiple business units and employers.
• Oversee the timely payment and accuracy of payroll tax liabilities and the filing of payroll tax returns.
• Assist with external/Internal audit requests and provide information as requested.
• Participate in special projects, team training, and development.
• Assist in the processing of accounts payable and review proper accounting treatment for all transactions.
• Provide technical accounting support to various departments.
• Assist with the development, review, and updating of accounting policies, procedures, checklists, and related documentation concerning assigned functions and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Requirements

• College Education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of Accounting/Finance experience.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar multi-entity integrated accounting software.
• Experience with in-house payroll processing and payroll tax filing.
• Knowledge of the full accounting cycle.
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas.
• Well organized, proactive, must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
• Ability to adhere to highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in all proprietary business, financial, and employee matters.
• Excellent understanding of English, both written and verbal required; ability to communicate in a professional, knowledgeable, and courteous manner with employees, clients, vendors, business contacts.
• Ability to adhere to a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain open, direct, positive, and objective lines of communication with management.
• Ability to be self-directed in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance