What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Conestoga?
Position Summary
The Assistant Controller is an interactive, transaction-based position that is responsible for managing the accounting department in conjunction with or in the absence of the Corporate Controller and/or VP of Accounting by ensuring processes and controls are followed and the accounting staff is directed as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Controller is an interactive, transaction-based position that is responsible for managing the accounting department in conjunction with or in the absence of the Corporate Controller and/or VP of Accounting by ensuring processes and controls are followed and the accounting staff is directed as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation and analysis of company financial statements, oversight of operational accounting, and general ledger activities
- Support accounting team, including review and process improvement
- Participate in financial audits
- Other Duties
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting
- Minimum ten years relative accounting experience
- Individual contributor role with heavy focus on reconciliations and cash management
- Proven work experience with Microsoft Office products including but not limited to Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Detail oriented and accuracy driven
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, and outside firms such as auditors to exchange information, answer questions, and perform other activities with professionalism and tact
- Ability to manage and work independently
- Proven ability to develop, implement and maintain processes and procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP
- Demonstrated ability to manage month end and year end close
- Demonstrated ability in daily cash management and cash forecasting
- Trustworthy, dependable, self-motivated and a quick learner
- This position can be staffed in Liberal, KS or Southlake, TX
