Assistant Controller

Ledgent, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. in Florida seeks an experienced Accounting Supervisor to lead the accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, accuracy, and timeliness; review departmental information; oversee invoicing, bank reconciliations, payroll oversight, and tax filings.

The role requires coordinating with corporate tax, managing fixed asset ledgers, AP approvals, and journal entries, implementing internal controls and SOPs, and supporting the annual operating plan while assisting auditors. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting experience with at least 1–2 years in supervisory role.
• Operational knowledge of GAAP & SOX requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to drive results while fostering team cohesion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting team ensuring GAAP compliance and timely reporting.
• Review department information and provide guidance as required.
• Oversee invoicing, MSOs, warranty papers, and cash posting.
• Bank reconciliations and appropriate posting of cash receipts.
• Payroll oversight, review & approval; including filing/payments of taxes/withholdings.
• Coordinate with corporate tax for analyses, audits and reporting requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

CPA licensure preferred

Job description

• Provide appropriate supervision for the Accounting team ensuring accuracy and timeliness while ensuring GAAP-compliance.
• Review the following information developed within the department and provide assistance as required.
• Issuance of the invoices, MSO's, warranty papers, etc.
• Bank Reconciliation and appropriate posting of cash receipts
• Payroll oversight, review & approval; including filing/payment of appropriate taxes/withholdings
• Partner with corporate tax department for analysis, audits and other reporting requirement.
• Income tax information for corporation
• Fixed asset ledger and AFE's
• Accounts Payable review, approval, & bank approval(s).
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Construct & Implement internal controls conducting regular audits to ensure adherence and effectiveness.
• Oversee process improvement focusing on standardizing and streamlining processes while instituting SOPs.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan.
• Provide assistance to internal and external auditors when necessary.
• Reconcile the office payroll.
• Provide direction and guidance to finance staff for professional and career development.
• Coordinate control and documentation of international credit instruments (L/C's, drafts, wire transfers, etc.) as well as back-up for international bid and performance bond preparation.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as assigned.

Experience:

• 5+ years accounting experience with a minimum of 1-2 years in supervisory capacity
• Operational knowledge of GAAP & SOX requirements
• Excellent communication skills driving results while fostering team cohesion

Preferred Requirements: Licensure: CPA

Soft Skills: Critical thinker, innovative, inspirational, self-starter, team player, change agent

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.