Assistant Controller

Steel Encounters

$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting
  • At least two years of accounting experience
  • Maintains or in pursuit of CPA certification
  • Attention to detail and customer service oriented
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Highly organized and methodical

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries for monthly and annual close
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and manage timelines
  • Own multi-state sales, use, and payroll tax processes
  • Review GL activity for accuracy and compliance with GAAP
  • Review accounts payable and receivable aging to resolve issues
  • Oversee bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Draft internal financial statements and assist with budget variance analysis

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance with 75% of health premium covered
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Monthly cell phone allowance
  • 10 days paid vacation and 8 paid holidays
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401K
Full Job Description
We are looking for a qualified Assistant Controller who supports the Controller by accurately executing and supervising day-to-day accounting operations, multi-state compliance, and adherence to established policies. This position is in-person located in our Salt Lake City, Utah office. **BENEFITS & PERKS** - Competitive rates, negotiable based on experience ($80,000-$95,000 annually) - Health / Dental / Vision (Company pays 75% of Health premium) - Annual Bonus - Cell Phone Allowance ($75 monthly) - Paid vacation time (10 days) and Paid Holidays (8) - Employee Stock Ownership Plan and 401K **DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** 1. Monthly & Annual Close Execution - Prepare and post journal entries (accruals, payroll, depreciation, allocations) - Reconcile balance sheet accounts - Manage close checklists and timelines - Resolve discrepancies before Controller review - Support year-end close and audit prep 2. Multi-State Compliance - Own monthly, quarterly, and annual sales, use, and payroll tax processes - Create controls to ensure taxes are paid correctly and timely - Manage tax reconciliations - Ensure that state business filings are complete timely and accurately - Research best options to set up new state business licenses correctly 2. General Ledger Oversight - Review GL activity for accuracy and classification - Ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP - Monitor cut-off and completeness - Ensure consistency across entities or divisions 3. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll Scope Supervision - Review AP and AR aging and resolve issues - Oversee payroll accuracy and cycle completion - Ensure segregation of duties is followed - Address exceptions or escalations 4. Account Reconciliations & Controls - Oversee bank and credit card reconciliations - Review balance sheet reconciliations - Ensure reconciliations are complete, timely, and documented - Escalate control issues or recurring errors 5. Financial Reporting Support - Draft internal financial statements - Prepare supporting schedules - Assist with mechanical budget variance analysis - Compile reporting packages for Controller review **QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting - At least two years of accounting experience - Maintains or in pursuit of CPA certification - Attention to detail and customer service minded - Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities - Highly organized and methodical

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