Assistant Controller

Pennhills Resources; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennhills Resources is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller with preparing financial statements and other key responsibilities in the accounting department.

You will oversee month-end close, manage journal entries, supervise staff, assist with audits and tax compliance, and help with budgeting and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting.
• 5-7 years of experience in the Accounting profession.
• Experience with preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in public accounting a plus.
• CPA strongly preferred.”

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly internal financial statements in GAAP (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Manage internal and external audits and related compliance matters.
• Maintain monthly general ledger and journal entries, reconciliations.
• Oversee daily accounting functions and staff (A/P, A/R).
• Assist with tax compliance and reporting, including estimates and filings.
• Assist in preparing the annual budget.
• Monitor internal controls and accounting compliance.
• Assist in recruiting for the accounting department.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

GAAP

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary: The Assistant Controller will assist the Controller with the preparation of financial statements and other key responsibilities within the company’s accounting department.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree majoring in Accounting
2. 5-7 years of experience in the Accounting profession
3. Experience with preparing financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
4. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
5. Experience in public accounting a plus
6. CPA strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

1. General office setting
2. Ability to have fine manual dexterity
3. Lifting up to 25#

*Ability to work hours which align with job assignments
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The preparation of monthly internal company financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including the preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, etc.
• Management of internal and external audits and related compliance matters.
• Monthly accounting and general ledger maintenance including the preparation and review of journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Oversight of company’s daily accounting functions and staff, including accounts payables and receivables.
• Assistance with tax compliance and reporting processes, including the preparation of estimates and required filings.
• Assistance in the preparation of the company’s annual budget.
• Monitoring of established internal controls and proper compliance with accounting principles.
• Assistance in the recruitment and hiring of personnel for the accounting department.

NOTE: The preceding examples are representative of the assignments performed by this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned as needed.