Assistant Controller

Job in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania, 16801, USA

Listing for: Pennhills Resources

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-23

Job specializations:

Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Financial Controller, Staff Accountant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR

Summary: The Assistant Controller will assist the Controller with the preparation of financial statements and other key responsibilities within the company’s accounting department.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting

5-7 years of experience in the Accounting profession

Experience with preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Experience in public accounting a plus

CPA strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

General office setting

Ability to have fine manual dexterity

Lifting up to 25#

* Ability to work hours which align with job assignments
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The preparation of monthly internal company financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including the preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, etc.
Management of internal and external audits and related compliance matters.
Monthly accounting and general ledger maintenance including the preparation and review of journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
Oversight of company’s daily accounting functions and staff, including accounts payables and receivables.
Assistance with tax compliance and reporting processes, including the preparation of estimates and required filings.
Assistance in the preparation of the company’s annual budget.
Monitoring of established internal controls and proper compliance with accounting principles.
Assistance in the recruitment and hiring of personnel for the accounting department.

NOTE:

The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.