What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Controller position at Peking Handicraft, Inc.?
Peking Handicraft Inc., an established importer and manufacturer of home textile and home décor products is looking for an Accounting Controller to supervise and direct the work of accounting staff and coordinate with US operations and foreign subsidiaries to produce accurate and complete financial statements in a timely manner. The company offers benefits including health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, and a matching 401k plan. Compensation commensurate with experience and skills. Legal residency and ability to work in US required. Position located in South San Francisco, California.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all aspects of accounting and financial management are consistent with GAAP for privately held company
- Oversee month-end closings – bank reconciliation, fixed assets and depreciation schedule, accrual, prepaid entries, and journal entries
- Oversee government filings including Sales Tax, Property Tax Statements, law labels.
- Review ongoing reporting and communications with the company’s bankers, including borrowing base calculations and covenant compliance
- Lead contact for outside tax accountant to coordinate information for federal, state, and local tax filings
- Lead contact for independent auditor throughout the year
- Cash Management – manage the company’s bank activities, including daily cash management, and bank line borrowings and month-end bank reconciliation
- Provide direction, oversight, communication, performance management, coaching, and development to staff
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, CPA highly preferred
- 7 years of relevant work experience, ideally for privately held company
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, reporting and compliance
- Excellent communication skills
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
- Experience managing people
Desired Qualifications:
- Bilingual in spoken and/or written Chinese to communicate with subsidiaries
- Experienced using ERP and basic database management and query
- Some Human Resources experience