Assistant Controller

Pratt Industries, Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Stable employment

Hands-on management

Pratt family

Job summary

Pratt Industries, Inc. in Cedar Hill, TX is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to manage accounting and financial activities for the plant. You will deliver timely reporting, support month-end close, budgeting, and participate in profit improvement initiatives.

This role requires 1–3 years in general accounting, GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and strong Excel skills. You will supervise AP staff, ensure pricing accuracy, and collaborate with warehouse and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience incl payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lite macros).
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Review, develop, and enforce financial and operational processes.
• Prepare and submit reports and special projects on a timely basis.
• Supervise accounts payable personnel and procedures.
• Reconcile General Ledgers and perform month-end close tasks.
• Oversee inventory reconciliations and cost accounting functions.
• Support audits, KPI tracking, and data analysis.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pratt Industries is looking for an experienced Assistant Controller for our Cedar Hill location!

Why Choose Us?

At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Perks of Pratt

• Plentiful opportunities for growth and learning
• Stable employment in a thriving industry
• Hands-on Management
• Becoming a member of the Pratt family - a company that truly cares

Job Summary

Assistant and provide high-level support to Corporate Controller to manage a company’s accounting and financial activities. Create timely and accurate reporting for the Plant through both routine and reporting requests. Functions also include weekly/monthly estimates, month end closing, annual budgeting process, participation on profit improvement teams (PIP) and abilities to back-up all other accounting functions’ key responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Review, develop, and enforce financial and operational processes
• Prepare and submit reports and special projects on a timely basis
• Supervise accounts payables personnel and procedures
• Computer Savvy- Ability to learn custom distribution software, and SAP ERP
• Strong organizational skills and ability to self-start and self-direct
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to present information clearly
• Reconcile General ledgers
• General Ledger Entry
• Oversee Inventory Reconciliations.
• Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects
• Ensure Compliance to Policies and accounting principles
• Support Warehouse staff with inventory inaccuracies and corrections
• Review and ensure pricing accuracy
• Manage and support with customer complaints and credit memos
• Produce weekly, monthly, and yearly sales reports to the sales team
• Assist with yearly budget
• Support Sales staff with information needed.
• Journal entry preparation and posting for Month End.
• Counting and reconciling month-end inventory counts and its valuation
• Assist with Month-end re-classifications, accruals, and entries as needed.
• Perform administrative and other tasks as needed.
• Complies with safety regulations and corporate guidelines on business ethics.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.
• Additional Task as requested by management.
• Collaborate to set up new customers and vendors
• Update the weekly KPI's tracker, coordinating the info from the different areas.
• Support audits and maintaining documentation
• Collaborate with A/P are processing, paying accurately on timely manner to the vendors

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor Degree in accounting or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years of general accounting experience. 1-3 years of experience working with payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable

Knowledge Requirements

• Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); Advanced Excel skills including: formulas, pivot tables and lite macros.
• Reading and writing command of the English language.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Preferred skills

• Experience: 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of GAAP / IFRS accounting principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data
• Outstanding math and research skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability

Other Information

Special Information (Travel required, physical requirements, on-call schedules, and so on):

Ability and willingness to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment. Expect and be able to accommodate short notice for overtime and weekend work schedules. Ability and willingness to travel for conferences, training, etc.