Assistant Controller

Socket.dev; Brownsville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing all accounting and financial activities for a midsize multi-state business. The role covers financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, payroll support, AP/AR oversight, inventory accounting, and ERP administration.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, and a strong grasp of GAAP and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Maintain inventory costing records and support inventory controls.
• Support payroll administration and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with tax compliance and audit requests.
• Support ERP administration and process improvements.
• Provide backup support for the Controller during absences.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Inventory accounting

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing all accounting and financial activities of the organization. This role is responsible for assisting with financial reporting, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, payroll support, accounts payable and receivable oversight, inventory accounting, and ERP system administration. The Assistant Controller role will give successful candidate broad exposure to all facets of accounting and finance in a midsize multi-state business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Maintain inventory costing records and support inventory controls.
• Support payroll administration and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with tax compliance and audit requests.
• Support ERP administration and process improvements.
• Provide backup support for the Controller during absences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of GAAP, inventory accounting, Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, communication, organization, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match,
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other protected status.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities as business needs change.