Assistant Controller

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Columbus, Ohio. This position plays a key role in inventory accounting, pricing analysis, invoicing, and account reconciliation while partnering with warehouse and administrative teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing cost accounting and can manage multiple data-driven processes with accuracy and consistency.

Responsibilities:

- Partner with warehouse personnel to maintain accurate inventory records and resolve stock-related accounting questions.

- Manage accounting activities related to inventory conversions, brokerage transactions, and consignment arrangements.

- Prepare and issue customer sales invoices in a timely and accurate manner.

- Support selected cash management and banking tasks, ensuring proper documentation and coordination.

- Review market pricing information to help maintain current cost data and support analysis.

- Perform account reconciliations, calculate operational and financial metrics, and track key data for reporting purposes.

- Build working knowledge of purchase settlement processes, including weight verification, chemistry-related documentation, conversion support, and customer billing records.

- Provide backup assistance for administrative functions such as office supply ordering, filing, and other day-to-day support tasks as needed.

Requirements - Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.

- Working knowledge of standard costing principles and cost analysis methods.

- Ability to reconcile accounts and interpret financial and operational data accurately.

- Proficiency in preparing invoices and maintaining supporting documentation.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Comfortable collaborating across departments, including warehouse and administrative teams.

- Effective analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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