Assistant Controller

$78,415 - $85,000/Yr

Environmental Dynamics Group - Columbia, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbia, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Assistant Controller at Environmental Dynamics International Inc. is responsible for overseeing the general ledger and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. This role involves preparing financial statements, conducting variance analysis, managing the month-end closing process, and supporting the Controller in various financial reporting tasks. The position requires a strong understanding of accounting practices, particularly in a manufacturing environment, and offers a hybrid work option after 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership for all general ledger accounts, including maintaining an understanding of monthly account transaction flows and balances, verifying discrepancies, and resolving account issues.
• Responsible for month end closing process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and control validations.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly account reconciliations.
• Assure compliance with all EDI and Axius accounting policies, and maintain systems/controls to verify such compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly financial schedules in accordance with company timetables.
• Analyze and explain margin variances compared to budget and forecast.
• Manage fixed assets, including responsibility for additions, dispositions, and depreciation.
• Oversee the capital expenditure process, including coordination of funding requests and budget tracking.
• Provide support in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and the annual budget.
• Lead cross-functional efforts with procurement and operations to identify and eliminate excess inventory.
• Manage sales tax filings and annual 1099's.
• Assist in managing the day-to-day activities of the Finance department.
• Assist with tax preparation and audits.
• Manage ERP reporting and task scheduling for all departments within ERP system.
• Manage the credit card program and any reporting, analysis, and research required in that program.
• Manage the expense reporting program and any reporting, analysis, and research required for that program.
• Perform and execute ad hoc projects as assigned periodically by the Controller.
• Provide project support to the Controller as requested.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Experience with standard cost systems and integrated financial software (ERP).
• Strong attention to detail, data analysis, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
• Proven ability to set priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Understanding of GAAP and relevant financial accounting regulations.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills, Epicor experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of integrity/transparency, with ability to work through issues as they arise.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Paid sick time