Assistant Controller - GAAP Payroll & Close Lead

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Cleves (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and disa

401K with company match

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Sehlhorst Equipment Services is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to strengthen accounting operations in Cleves, OH. The role reports to the Controller and involves payroll oversight, month-end close, and effective internal controls across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

The ideal candidate will have GAAP expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to implement scalable processes in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in managing day-to-day accounting operations.
• Lead payroll function including processing non-union payroll and prevailing wage reporting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Review GL activity and investigate unusual balances or variances.
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support job-cost accounting, project cost reporting, and profitability reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers to prepare monthly AIA invoices and ensure timely collections.

Job description

Sehlhorst Equipment Services is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to strengthen accounting operations in Cleves, OH. The role reports to the Controller and involves payroll oversight, month-end close, and effective internal controls across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

The ideal candidate will have GAAP expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to implement scalable processes in a growing organization.