Assistant Controller

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Onsite:
Gainesville, GA:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
JR653

Interested in climbing aboard with the Syfan Team?
· Manage and oversee daily, monthly, and year-end accounting operations.
· Provide direct leadership, supervision, and guidance to accounting personnel, ensuring departmental responsibilities are completed accurately, efficiently, and within established deadlines.
· Oversee the preparation, review, and accuracy of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules prior to submission to upper management.
· Manage and coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes, including reviewing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and other general ledger activities.
· Review and approve account reconciliations, including bank accounts, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
· Oversee daily cash activity, cash application, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
· Monitor departmental workflows, identify operational inefficiencies, and implement process improvements to increase productivity, accuracy, and consistency.
· Assign and prioritize departmental responsibilities, monitor workloads, and ensure adequate coverage of critical accounting functions.
· Analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
· Ensure appropriate procedures are followed and supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and readily available for external auditors to support audit and compliance requirements.
· Coordinate with other departments to resolve accounting issues, improve communication, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
· Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
· Oversee accounting functions related to inventory, including annual parts inventory counts, reconciliation of discrepancies, and proper financial reporting.
· Assist in the development, implementation, and improvement of accounting systems, reporting tools, and automated processes.
· Assist with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as needed.
· Perform other accounting, financial, administrative, or management responsibilities as needed.
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* Skills:

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* · Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop accounting personnel.
· Strong understanding of accounting principles, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting requirements, account reconciliations, and month
-end closing processes
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and implement effective solutions.
· Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
· Strong decision-making skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision.
· Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to financial accuracy and accountability.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and competence in Word and PowerPoint.
· Experience with accounting software, financial reporting systems, and business accounting reports.
· Strong customer service skills.
** Education/Training:*
* · A bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a bachelor's degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting, is required.
· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and financial analysis, is preferred.
· 2+ years of supervisory or management experience within an accounting or finance department is preferred.
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