What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Pratt Industries?
POSITION: Assistant Controller
Reports to: Controller
POSITION PURPOSE
The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the Controller, supervision of accounts receivable and accounts payable, balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, inventory transactions and valuation, month-end closing, and meeting corporate and external reporting requirements.
The Assistant Controller will ensure accuracy and timeliness of project and report completion, in all areas of responsibility. Communicate clearly and promptly with distribution centers, Division management team and corporate office to ensure control & compliance with company policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Direct responsibility for AR, AP, and inventory accuracy.
- Timely and accurate completion of month end journal entries, balance sheet and P&L.
- Effectively completing the month–end financial close process.
- Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects.
- The Assistant Controller is responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the productivity and profitability of our division.
- Decision Making: The Assistant Controller must be able to recognize and respond to situations that require a sense of urgency or are the result of non-compliance with corporate policy(s). This person should have the ability to assess various situations and environments objectively. The Assistant Controller must always understand the importance of acting ethically and appropriately in many business situations.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
. Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance (REQUIRED).
. Work Experience: 2 years in an accounting or finance role, manufacturing environment preferred. Public accounting experience will also be considered.
. Skills: Strong Excel Spreadsheet working knowledge and SAP proficiency preferred.
. General: Very high attention to detail, good organizational skills, good communications skills, reacts well to time pressure, comfortable working in plant environment and is motivated to learn all aspects of the manufacturing operation.
Requirements
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software)
Proficient knowledge and application of accounting principles
Quality standards – both ISO and QS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Requirements:Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
