Martin Tractor, Inc. is a family-owned and operated 4th generation John Deere Dealership. Our company started from humble beginnings in 1926 at a farmhouse in Roanoke, Illinois.
Over the last 98 years, our company has grown and Martin Tractor, Inc. currently has 13 locations across Central and Western Illinois. Martin Tractor Inc. has a unique culture, we have a small-town feel with all the benefits of a larger corporation.
Martin Tractor is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess the skills necessary to advance and grow into the Controller position.
The Assistant Controller is responsible for management of the accounting department and the overall office activities in our business office in downtown Galesburg. This role also serves as a consultant and point of contact for managers within the organization, providing guidance on current budgetary information. This role will also work with managers to create a fiscal strategy that aligns with the goals of the organization. It will perform various complex accounting duties according to Martin Tractor policy.
Responsibilities

• Review financials- make necessary corrections and /or adjustments. Trace and reconcile unusual variances.
• Supervision of bookkeepers, assignment of work and evaluations.
• Provide accounting and process assistance to parts, service and sales departments
• Balance Sheet account reconciliations
• Review accounts for use tax issues and calculate liability
• Sales Tax Compliance
• Annual Audit-CPA’s
• Provide financial information to management by researching, analyzing accounting data, and preparing reports
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.
• Oversee AP/AR process and sales processing
• Develops, implements, and manages financial policies, practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance and optimize financial processes
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees: following up on work results
• Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Participate in a variety of special projects as request by senior management

Knowledge Skills, Abilities And Competences

• Planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others with precision and clarity
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills with planning and organizing
• Leads the review and distribution of financial data, crafting monthly, quarterly, and annual statements
• Self-directedness and proficiency in working independently, balanced with strong ability to contribute effectively with a team setting
• Adaptability to changes in responsibilities, work processes, performance expectations, and organizational dynamics
• Leadership in spearheading and overseeing projects from inception to successful completion
• Strong work ethic and integrity
• A high level of attention to detail and organization skills
• General accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as outlined by the financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)
• Exemplary financial management and leadership with proven critical thinking in decision making

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 5 years of Accounting Experience
• Understands financial concepts such as budgets, Return on Investment (ROI), Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), and Net Operating Return on Assets (NORA).
• Knowledge of financial principles required for budgeting and strategic planning
• Experience with financial statements, cash flow, and key financial ratios

Martin Tractor Inc. and its dedicated employees are trusted partners, delivering and supporting premium products and personalized solutions to agriculture, consumer, and commercial customers to ensure long-term success.
We invite you to apply to become a part of our honest, hardworking, and dynamic group of dedicated employees, Our goal is to employ hard working employees who are seeking a rewarding career. We take pride in providing generous benefits to our employees and their families.

• We offer 401K and Roth retirement plans with company paid Safe Harbor employer retirement contributions.
• Free development opportunities in your field of knowledge, incentive pay programs, and employee discounts.
• Membership opportunities to Deere Employees Credit Union.
• The following are for Full-time employees only:
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Free doctor online consultations.
• Access to the V.I.P. network of physicians, outpatient facilities, and other services No cost to employees for procedures who are on PPO medical plan.
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Free Will, Living Wills, POA, and free Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental life, Short term, and Long-term disability.
• Start earning generous PTO time as soon as you start working.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants and internal transfers will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.