Assistant Controller

Process Solutions & Services; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Rapid Industries is seeking a part-time Assistant Controller to support month-end close and financial reporting. The role offers approximately 20 hours per week with responsibilities across general ledger, close processes, and financial statements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a solid understanding of ERP systems. You will work with management to ensure timely and accurate financial information for decision making.

Qualifications

• A thorough knowledge of accrual and cash basis of accounting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ERP system and financial reporting.
• Ability to provide timely, accurate financial analyses.
• Strong Excel and Word skills for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and corporate reports.
• Coordinate with auditors for annual audits.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and credit controls.
• Maintain chart of accounts and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure tax implications at local, state and federal levels are understood.

Skills

Accrual accounting

Cash basis accounting

Excel

Word

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Strong organization

Multitasking

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Rapid Industries is looking to add a part-time Assistant Controller to join their growing team! If you are looking to have a flexible Accounting role with approximately 20 hours per week, This position would primarily help with month-end closing

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensureaccurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Studying and implementing federal, state, and local legal requirements, filing reports, filing taxes and communicating with management on needed actions
• Prepare financial statements, including, but not limited to, balance sheet, income statement, corporate annual report and statement of cash flows
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
• Coordinate the provision of information to the external auditors for the annual audit
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Performing reconciliations for bank and general ledgers, as well as payroll processing
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Preparing depreciation schedules by tracking fixed assets
• Performing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including collections
• Maintain Credit checks on new customers while overseeing credit limits on existing customers
• Controls with Credit before releasing jobs or parts out to Customers
• Full understanding of all tax implications and requirements at local, state and federal levels including sale tax

Knowledge and Skills:

• A thorough knowledge of accrual and cash basis of accounting
• Comprehensive knowledge of ERP system
• Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiation
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• 5 or more years of experience in the accounting field
• Strong organization skills
• Outstanding skills in analyzing financial data and promptly generating accurate reports
• Ability to multitask and attention to detail are critical