Assistant Controller

Kowalski Companies Inc; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kowalski Companies Inc in Michigan is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee financial reporting accuracy and compliance, with a focus on plant operations, inventory, and direct labor.

You will lead accounting activities, collaborate with the Controller, and guide A/R/A/P, payroll, cash management, and internal reporting to owners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 5+ years in accounting field.
• Previous management experience.
• Strong Excel skills and analytical skills.
• Past experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise A/R & A/P personnel and approve daily/weekly/monthly transactions.
• Prepare weekly payroll and month end journal entries.
• Daily cash management, ACH debits and credits, positive pay.
• Assist in inventory cycle counting, audits, and year-end physical inventory to include raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Assist with the financial planning for the plant: budget, forecast and business plan.
• Collaborate with the Controller on monthly financial statement preparation and internal reporting to owners.
• Manage 401k by review, retrieving and uploading data.
• Reviews health benefit invoices and ensures charges are allocated to the correct department.
• Reviews monthly reporting for union dues, reconciling and payment.
• Work on special projects and assists the Controller as needed.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role will be instrumental in understanding plant operations (inventory counts, WIP, direct labor) and their impact on financial results

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise A/R & A/P personnel and approve daily/weekly/monthly transactions
• Prepare weekly payroll and month end journal entries
• Daily cash management, ACH debits and credits, positive pay
• Assist in inventory cycle counting, audits, and year-end physical inventory to include raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
• Assist with the financial planning for the plant: budget, forecast and business plan
• Collaborate with the Controller on monthly financial statement preparation and internal reporting to owners
• Manage 401k by review, retrieving and uploading data
• Reviews health benefit invoices and ensures charges are allocated to the correct department
• Reviews monthly reporting for union dues, reconciling and payment
• Work on special projects and assists the Controller as needed

Experience/Knowledge Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• 5+ years in accounting field
• Previous management experience
• Strong Excel skills and analytical skills
• Past experience with ERP systems

Work Environment

This is a 100% in office position.