Assistant Controller

Description

Priority Dispatch is seeking an experienced candidate who is ready to take their career to the next level and to join the Accounting team!

In this role, you'll be eligible for our full offering of benefits with health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance, PTO, holidays, paid parental leave, 401k and company matching, a hybrid work schedule and more! Come see why our company has been voted as a top workplace in Utah for the past 5 years running!

Summary:

The Assistant Controller is responsible for assisting in the overall management of the accounting department, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and contributing to the development and implementation of sound financial strategies.  This role requires a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), excellent analytical skills, and a meticulous approach to financial reporting and compliance. This role operates on a hybrid work model, based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of financial statements to summarize and forecast the company’s financial status for upper management.
• Assists in the preparation of balance sheets and analyze future earnings and expenses.
• Assists with management of accounting, auditing and budgeting within the organization.
• Assists with variance analysis, dashboards, and financial reporting packages
• Assists with preparations for audits.
• Works to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Ensures compliance with and prepare reports according to applicable government regulations.
• Uses accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Delegates accounting tasks to junior accounting staff.
• Coordinates with and prepares reports for the Controller, Director of Finance and upper management.
• Works closely with the Controller to ensure efficient day to day accounting operations.
• Assists with special projects as assigned by the Controller.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualification/Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience may also be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with sales tax, corporate income tax, and VAT & GST.
• Experience preparing financial statements, balance sheets, and analyzing earnings and expenses.
• Experience with auditing and budgeting processes.
• Experience ensuring compliance with government regulations and preparing related reports.
• Experience delegating tasks and managing accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in accounting software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

Physical Requirements  

• This is a typical office job which requires the ability to sit for long periods of time at a desk with occasionally moving, standing, and walking.
• Requires use of arms, hands, or fingers, in handling or manipulating objects, or operating equipment, tools and/or instruments requiring fine eye-hand coordination.
• Occasionally requires repeated bending, crouching, and stretching along with regularly lifting 10 – 25 pounds, occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment is composed of moderate noise (examples: business office with computer and printers, light traffic).

Our Company:

As one of Utah's Top Places to work, Priority Dispatch Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a small, fast-growing provider of consulting, training, and software products for the public safety market. Priority Dispatch is based in the U.S. in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and matching 401(k) programs, etc.

Priority Dispatch Corp. (PDC) provides comprehensive, integrated solutions for Police, Fire, and Medical emergency dispatching. We incorporate the Priority Dispatch System® approved by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch in all our products. PDC offers multi-agency emergency dispatching ProQA® software, as well as a card-set version, AQUA® quality improvement software, training, consulting, and Academy accreditation support. www.prioritydispatch.net  

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