What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Corporate Controller position at Kenworth Sales Company?
Are you ready to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 80 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have exciting career opportunities available today in most of our locations. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well.
Assistant Corporate Controller Job Summary
The Assistant Corporate Controller primarily supports the Corporate Controller by managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, overseeing internal controls, and assisting with budgeting and financial analysis, effectively acting as a key player in the company's financial reporting process
Assistant Corporate Controller Duties and Responsibilities
- Organizes and supervises dealership accounting policies, procedures and standards.
- Assists management with the development of financial objectives for the branch as a whole and for each profit and cost center.
- Assists management in analyzing such financial standards, and recommends corrective action, when applicable. (e.g. trend analysis, forecasts, budgets, industry standards).
- Oversees the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of transactions.
- Assists with management of accounting, auditing and budgeting within the organization.
- Supervises accounting staff, assigning tasks and providing guidance.
- Collaborates with external auditors to facilitate the audit process by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- Implements and maintains internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Ensures financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP.
- Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Qualifications
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Critical thinker. Proven experience in accounting and financial reporting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented and highly organized. Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks. Strong understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Working Conditions
This position involves both sedentary and other work. For part of the shift, s/he will work at a desk in an office setting, doing paperwork, typing, filing, and key entry on a Video Display Terminal. Extensive telephone and correspondence work required daily. For part of the shift, s/he will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers. May be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
BENEFITS
We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.
Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
