Assistant Controller

Summary / Primary Role :
The Assistant Division Controller will have the primary responsibility of performing in-depth month-end duties for the Transport & Warehouse division, which is comprised of three business units, in accordance with established Company policies and procedures.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications and Key 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.).

Competencies:

• Analytical
• Energy/Drive
• Knowledgeable
• Oral/Written Communication
• SHE&S (Safety, Security)

• Conceptual Ability
• Team Player
• Time Management
• Punctual and Reliable
• Personal Accountability

• Interpersonal Skills
• Conflict Management
• Professionalism
• Qualitative
• Quantitative