Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller | Chesterton, IN.

Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Starting Pay: $90K/annually

Shift(s): M-F 8am-5pm

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business management is required.
• Seven to ten years of previous relevant experience in an accounting position is required.
• Previous work experience within transportation and logistics strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Oracle finance platform preferred.

·Microsoft Office literacy with ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute.

·In-depth knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel (i.e., filters, pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.).

·Experience

·Requirements

·Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.

Primary Duties Include:

·Management and oversight of direct reporting employees including performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.

·Participate in the recruitment of department staffing or the division with approvals from the executive leadership teams.

·Participate in the continual improvement and development of processes, procedures and training documentation.

·Utilize IRS E-Services to verify carrier and IC W-9 information.

·Monthly and Quarterly fuel tax reporting.

·Business filings and real & personal property tax returns

·Monitors credit and collection applications and approves credit terms over pre-established limits.

·Monthly bank reconciliation.

·Assist with annual insurance and financial audits.

·Assist with annual budget preparation.

·Facilitate monthly financial closing in accordance with the timelines and processes established.

·Evaluate subsidiary journals for obvious errors and omissions and enter corrected data into general ledger.

·Balance and maintain monthly account analysis spreadsheets and prepare various corresponding accruals.

·Financial preparation and analysis.

·Cross-functionally train within the department to provide back-up to Controller, and other positions as needed.

·Participate in meetings, training sessions, etc. as needed and required.

·ALL OTHER DUTIES AND PROJECTS AS ASSIGNED.