Assistant Controller

Jobtailor; Holladay (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Utah is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead general ledger activities, reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and drive close processes. You will ensure U.S. GAAP compliance and support external audits while strengthening internal controls.

This role partners with operations, aids budgeting and forecasting, develops reporting tools, and mentors the Accounts Payable team to foster accountability and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
• Experience in NetSuite preferred
• Experience supervising or managing accounting staff preferred
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and accounting system implementations preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee general ledger accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Research, document, and implement accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support external audits and coordinate requests from auditors and other regulatory parties.
• Maintain strong internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Prepare and communicate financial analyses, trends, and key performance indicators to management and business stakeholders.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide accounting guidance and financial insights that support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility into financial performance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve payment and vendor-related issues.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and implement efficiencies through automation and standardization.
• Support the maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Excellent Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Systems

ERP Systems

NetSuite

Job description

• Manage and oversee general ledger accounting activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Research, document, and implement accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support external audits and coordinate requests from auditors and other regulatory parties.
• Maintain strong internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Prepare and communicate financial analyses, trends, and key performance indicators to management and business stakeholders.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide accounting guidance and financial insights that support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility into financial performance.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to resolve payment and vendor-related issues.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and implement efficiencies through automation and standardization.
• Support the maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Experience managing general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
• Experience in NetSuite preferred
• Experience supervising or managing accounting staff preferred
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and accounting system implementations preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP compliance, general ledger management, and financial reporting, while effectively leading and mentoring accounting teams to drive process improvements and enhance financial performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• U.S. GAAP Compliance
• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Process Improvement Initiatives
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Account Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Month-End Close Processes
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

• Internal Controls
• Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Planning
• Performance Indicators
• Vendor Management

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting Systems
• ERP Systems
• NetSuite