Assistant Controller

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Springfield, MO is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial operations. The role involves leading financial close activities, managing accounting tasks, and supervising team members. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5+ years of experience, preferably in manufacturing. Strong knowledge of GAAP and proficiency in QuickBooks are essential. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with multi-entity and international accounting preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for multiple entities.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting including AP, credit cards, payroll.

Skills

GAAP

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Job description

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An Assistant Controller position in Springfield, MO is available through Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions. Our client, a global manufacturer, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join their growing finance team. This is a critical role supporting the Controller across all facets of financial close, reporting, analysis, and team leadership. If you're an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and has a strong understanding of GAAP, QuickBooks, and ERP systems, we want to hear from you. This is an onsite position with some flexibility after initial training. The company offers a strong compensation and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities for multiple entities
• Handle expense accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support consolidated financial statements
• Validate revenue recognition timing with cross-functional teams
• Maintain revenue schedules and deferred revenue balances
• Review service jobs and customer prepayments for accurate reporting
• Oversee day-to-day accounting including AP, credit cards, payroll, and VAT compliance for global entities
• Maintain internal control documentation and audit trails
• Generate weekly/monthly reports including sales, cash collections, A/R aging, and inventory
• Support department P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, and business reviews
• Supervise and support 2–3 accounting team members in AR and AP
• Delegate tasks, give performance feedback, and foster a collaborative culture
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA or CMA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Experience with multi-entity and international accounting preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• QuickBooks and ERP experience require
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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