Assistant Controller

Donna Cornell Enterprises, Inc.; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Donna Cornell Enterprises, Inc. is a well-established transportation company seeking an experienced Assistant Controller in Middletown, NY.

This hands-on accounting role covers general ledger, reconciliations, financial reporting, tax compliance, audits, and benefits administration, with the possibility for a senior accountant to be promoted. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with ownership,

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of accounting and financial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience.
• Experience with audits (financial, insurance, workers’ comp).
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and large datasets.
• Experience with ERP systems; Dynamics GP preferred; SAP/Epicor/Oracle also considered.
• Experience with tax preparation, reporting, and compliance.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information.
• Ability to communicate professionally with ownership, employees, vendors, customers, auditors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger, reconciliations, and assist with month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare financial reports, journal entries, payments, and account analyses.
• Manage owner-operator accounting, settlements, escrow, and 1099 preparation.
• Prepare and file federal, state, sales, and other transportation-related tax filings.
• Support workers’ compensation, insurance, union, and financial audits.
• Track union dues, pension and welfare contributions, employee benefits, and related payments.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions.
• Maintain records, spreadsheets, and reporting; resolve accounting and tax issues.
• Communicate with ownership, employees, vendors, customers, and outside auditors.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

SAP

Epicor

Oracle

Job description

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LOCATION

MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK

SCHEDULE

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

COMPENSATION

$70K-$75K, commensurate with experience

Previous trucking or transportation industry experience is a plus.

Our client is a well-established transportation company serving the energy and industrial markets and is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller. This is a hands‑on accounting position involving general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, tax compliance, audit support, insurance audits, owner-operator accounting, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting experience, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to communicate professionally with company ownership, employees, vendors, customers, and auditors. Will Consider a senior accountant who is seeking promotion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 4 years of accounting and financial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience.
• Experience performing financial, insurance, or workers’ compensation audits.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and large data sets.
• Experience with accounting/ERP software; Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) preferred. SAP, Epicor, Oracle, or comparable systems also considered.
• Experience with tax preparation, reporting, and compliance.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work professionally and confidently with ownership, vendors, customers, and employees.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain general ledger accounts, perform account and bank reconciliations, and assist with month‑end and year‑end closing.
• Prepare financial reports, journal entries, payment transactions, and account analyses.
• Manage owner‑operator accounting, including chargebacks, settlements, escrow accounts, and 1099 preparation.
• Prepare and file applicable federal, state, sales, HUT, IFTA, and other transportation‑related tax filings.
• Support workers’ compensation, insurance, union, and financial audits, including preparation of reports and documentation.
• Track union dues, pension and welfare contributions, employee benefits, and related payments.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and reporting; research and resolve accounting and tax issues.
• Communicate professionally with company ownership, employees, vendors, customers, and outside auditors.