Auburn, Alabama
Financial Controller Job Opening in Auburn, Alabama - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL ACCOUNTING:
Prepare, sort and file invoices using accounting software
Transmits invoices to Customers
Records receipts daily using accounting software
Provides monthly accounts receivable close off and balance using accounting software
Records debit memos
Follow up on overdue receivables and other customer related issues
Responds to Customer concerns in a timely manner
Provides daily and monthly sales analysis
Inputs and verifies cost for resins, adhesives, chemicals, and packaging into Bill of Material as required
Electronically matches Purchase Orders, packing slips and invoices (supplier, due dates, and dollar amounts)
Signs cheques and approves wire transfers; arranges purchases of funds as required ? ie. Euros, transfers between USD and CAD accounts
Reconciles bank accounts in a timely manner ? at minimum prior to submission of month end package
Prepares weekly cash flow and monitors cash levels are in agreement with the cash flow prepared
Approval of purchase orders in General Manager?s absence
Initiates debit memos for returns in conjunction with Quality and General Manager
Provides monthly accounts payable close off and balance using accounting software
Responds to supplier?s inquiries as required
MONTHLY FINANCIAL PACKAGE:
Completes and transmits to Corporate a monthly financial package consisting of a Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow and other reports as determined necessary ? ie. Customer aging, inventory reconciliations, labour reports. Financial package will consist of comparison against budget (or other criteria) with appropriate comments regarding significant differences. Support given as part of plant management team to ensure spending levels are on target and results are understood by management team.
COSTING UPDATES:
Responsible for maintaining standard costing records annually for rate changes and for reviewing costs periodically to ensure standards are approximating actual costs. Ensures methods are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
ANNUAL BUDGETS AND FORECAST UPDATES:
To complete the annual budget process with corporate office and provide forecast updates as necessary/required as circumstances change.
ANNUAL EXTERNAL AUDIT AND TAX RETURN PREPARATION:
Preparation of the annual audit package for the external auditors including all working papers and schedules. Provide support to the auditors during the audit process for the supporting documentation and follow up on items such as confirmations in order to ensure a successful audit completed in a timely manner. Work with tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion of tax returns and all tax related matters.
OTHER ITEMS:
Preparation of annual insurance requirements and update of same to ensure all assets of the corporation are adequately covered
Annual review of documentation including directors schedules, loan agreements, etc. to ensure good governance review and support for external parties ? ie. taxation authorities etc.
All other duties as assigned by the General Manager
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLITIES
Management of the accounting department team member/s
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should have the ability to work independently and have strong organization and communication skills.
Observes safety and security procedures
Ability to work on multiple projects on ongoing basis and meet deadlines
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in Accounting/Business from an accredited college/university
Recognized accounting designation (ie. CA, CMA, CGA)
Minimum of 5 years accounting experience
Knowledge of accounting; Internal ERP System (Priority); and Microsoft Office (ie. Excel, Access, Powerpoint and Word)
Job Type: Full-time
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