Assistant Controller

Kowalski Companies; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

Kowalski Companies in Michigan is seeking an Assistant Controller for an in-office role to maintain accurate financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The position focuses on understanding plant operations, including inventory counts, WIP, and direct labor, and their impact on financial results.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 5+ years of accounting experience and prior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 5+ years in accounting with prior management experience.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.

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.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and business planning for the plant.
• Collaborate with the Controller on monthly financial statements and internal reporting.
• Manage 401k data and review health benefit invoices.
• Review monthly reporting for union dues and reconciliations.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Onsite | Full-Time

$85,000 salary

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.