Linton, Indiana
Financial Controller Job Opening in Linton, Indiana - Essential Job Functions:
Lead the Accounting Department staff and financial functions
Responsible for the preparation of the company?s financial statements.
Supervise the activities of all the accounting staff [A/P, A/R, Payroll].
Oversees month-end closing and year-end closing and coordinates and assigns duties to the accounting staff as needed.
Maintain Accounting systems to ensure the proper, complete, and accurate record-keeping of company accounting transactions are performed within the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Provides training, guidance, and direction to employees to ensure work is performed in an efficient, timely, and knowledgeable manner.
Confers with upper management about budgeting and reviewing strategies to meet overall goals and objectives.
Works closely with financial institutions concerning banking activity changes, enhancements and charges.
Works on special projects as needed.
Responsible for general liability insurance renewals and amendments.
Workers Compensation reporting.
Manages all payroll activities
Prepares and submits the bi-weekly payroll to ADP for processing.
Posts payroll numbers to accounting system.
Keeps record of all employee vacation requests and time-off accruals.
Updates payroll system for salary changes, benefit changes, wage garnishments and new hires.
Alerts employees of quarterly timeframe for which they can change their 401K election.
Ensures that 401K contributions are made accurately and timely.
Produces and reviews payroll reports for/with CFO.
Works directly with external auditors during the annual year-?end audit
Coordinates year-end audit with external auditors and assists in the preparation of audit schedules, data, and information.
Works closely with the accounting staff to coordinate efforts to provide needed information for the auditors.
Ensures required information is readily available.
Maintains the scope of the audit within the prescribed boundaries.
Conducts internal audits of processes, records and information.
Directs the implementation of needed corrections as determined by audit.
Perform other duties as assigned by the VP/CFO
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Knowledge of computer based spreadsheets and reporting
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
Skill in written communications
Must have spreadsheet reporting skills
Must have managerial skills and be able to function in a supervisory role
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Must be able to prioritize work to meet scheduled deadlines while handling multiple tasks
Must have excellent accounting skills, strong organization and communication skills
Ability to function as a team player
Ability to function in a leadership role
Ability to work with scheduled deadlines
Education and Experience:
Associates Degree in Accounting is required
3 ? 5 years financial closing experience (month-end and year-end) required
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Associate
Required experience:
financial closing experience (month end & year end): 3 years
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