What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Kowalski Companies Inc?
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role will be instrumental in understanding plant operations (inventory counts, WIP, direct labor) and their impact on financial results
Essential Job Functions:
· Supervise A/R & A/P personnel and approve daily/weekly/monthly transactions
· Prepare weekly payroll and month end journal entries
· Daily cash management, ACH debits and credits, positive pay
· Assist in inventory cycle counting, audits, and year-end physical inventory to include raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
· Assist with the financial planning for the plant: budget, forecast and business plan
· Collaborate with the Controller on monthly financial statement preparation and internal reporting to owners.
· Manage 401k by review, retrieving and uploading data
· Reconcile health benefit invoices and allocate charges to the correct department
· Monthly reporting for union dues, reconciling and payment
· Work on special projects and assists the Controller as needed
Experience/Knowledge Required:
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting
· 5 years in accounting field
· Previous management experience
· Strong Excel skills and analytical skills
· Past experience with ERP systems
Work Environment:
Works in an office setting, sitting 90% of the time working on a computer.
