Assistant Controller

Gateway Group Personnel; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Group Personnel is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations across general ledger, accounts payable, and fixed assets in Jackson, MS. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and supervise staff while partnering with the Controller, CFO, and Director of Accounting.

The role requires five+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems and GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and financial statement prep.
• Supervisory experience leading accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and MS Office proficiency.
• Experience with general ledger and ERP/accounting software.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Oversee corporate journal entries, including payroll tax payments, corporate bank charges, reclassifications, bank reconciliation items, interest, and corporate tax payments.
• Ensure periodic bank reconciliations are completed on schedule.
• Verify the trial balance and confirm key account balances monthly.
• Oversee daily reconciliation of customer debit card and ACH payments.
• Load MIS and bank file data into the bank reconciliation module.
• Ensure accounts payable are processed and paid promptly.
• Prepare financial statements, business activity reports, forecasts, budgets, and regulatory reports.
• Provide financial analysis as requested.
• Prepare Annual Financial Reports and Census Bureau reports.
• Input cash over/short data into the manager bonus schedule.
• Prepare materials for audits (corporate, 401(k), benefits, profit sharing, workers' comp).
• Coordinate year-end 1099 processing.
• Provide branches with customer interest-paid information from 1098 reports.
• Maintain knowledge of policies and regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Bank reconciliation software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Assistant Controller supports the company's accounting operations across general accounting, accounts payable, cash reconciliation, and fixed assets. This role prepares journal entries, reconciles balance sheet and income statement accounts, and documents and evaluates current procedures. The Assistant Controller also supervises accounting staff and partners closely with the Controller, CFO, and Director of Accounting and Reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Close

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Oversee corporate journal entries, including payroll tax payments, corporate bank charges, reclassifications, bank reconciliation items, interest, and corporate tax payments.
• Ensure periodic bank reconciliations are completed on schedule.
• Verify the trial balance and confirm key account balances monthly.
• Oversee daily reconciliation of customer debit card and ACH payments.
• Load Management Information System (MIS) and bank file data into the bank reconciliation module.
• Ensure accounts payable are processed and paid promptly.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare or oversee preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, forecasts, annual budgets, and regulatory reports.
• Provide financial analysis as requested.
• Prepare various states' Annual Financial Reports and U.S. Census Bureau reports.
• Input cash over/short data into the manager bonus schedule.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare materials for the corporate financial audit and for the 401(k) Plan, Employee Benefits Plan, Managers Profit Sharing Plan, and Workers' Compensation insurance audits.
• Coordinate year-end 1099 processing.
• Provide branches with customer interest-paid information from 1098 reports as requested.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies, federal and state regulations, and accounting standards.

Leadership & Administration

• Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
• Document and evaluate current accounting procedures and recommend improvements.
• Support the Controller, CFO, and Director of Accounting and Reporting on requests and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, account reconciliation, and financial statement preparation.
• Supervisory experience leading accounting staff.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets); working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook) and Windows.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger and ERP/accounting software.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal control practices.

Preferred

• CPA or CPA candidate, or MBA/master's in Accounting.
• Experience in consumer lending, financial services, or another multi-location, high-transaction-volume environment.
• Exposure to external audit and benefit plan audit processes.