Assistant Controller

Thomas Edwards Group•Frisco, TX

53d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, located in Frisco, is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. This is a hybrid position. The primary responsibilities of this position involve performing accounting functions within Project Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Benefits reconciliation, and assisting the Controller with special projects, as necessary. Essential Duties and Proficiencies: Below presents essential duties and proficiency requirements involved in this position but are not limited to the below nor are they presented in any order of priority importance. Project Accounting Setting up projects, preparing billing, and posting payments to Tracker Suite. Prepare reports for Project Managers, analyzing project profitability, and tracking remaining PO balances. Become a subject matter expert on Tracker Suite, including Customers, Opportunities, Time Sheets, Expense Reports, Payables. Review and release customer invoices prepared by Project Accountants Payroll Assistance Prepare semi-monthly and monthly domestic payroll for review by Controller Perform final review and processing of expense reports for entry in payroll platform Post payroll journal entry to QuickBooks Maintain Group Term Life schedule and update payroll worksheet Verify accuracy of employee changes to benefit plan elections and 401(k) elections Prepare and file state payroll reports monthly/quarterly as needed Prepare census data for 401(k) Annual Compliance Testing Benefits Accounting Prepare monthly journal entries for employee benefit plans Reconcile employee benefits entries in QuickBooks Financial Integrity Assist Controller with preparation of schedules and reports related to annual external financial statement review. Prepare tax related documents for Blade Energy Partners and Blade's subsidiaries. Prepare schedules for financial institution as required. Account Reconciliations Quarterly or as requested by Controller. Assist Controller with special projects. Accounts Payable Process accounts payable and consultant invoices in Tracker Suite and QuickBooks. Make direct deposit/wire transfer payments to consultants, employees or vendors. Send notifications of payments as needed. Customer Relationships Liaison with customers regarding overdue payments Prepare reports for customer open balance inquiries

Requirements

Ability to work in the U.S.A. without sponsorship is required.
Bachelor's degree in accounting
Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, 5 of which must be in staff accounting role
Accounting experience with international transactions and currency conversion
Experienced with Microsoft 365 with proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Proficient with QuickBooks Enterprise Pro, desktop version
Proficiency with fixed asset management software programs
Exemplary attention to detail
Minimum intermediate level with Adobe DC.
IT literacy advanced and comfortable learning new platforms, software, and training others when applicable.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to rely on experience, knowledge, and judgment to effectively and efficiently handle the heavy workload of monthly accounting cycle
Ability to work under general, and at times minimal, supervision with ability to be proactive and self-motivate.
Ability to work independently while asking for and accepting direction and guidance within a globally changing company, industry, and environment
Systems Used: QuickBooks, Tracker Suite, ADP (preferred but not required)
Must be comfortable wearing many hats and being hands-on with the transactional work

Nice To Haves

CPA highly preferred; open to a CPA candidate

Responsibilities

Setting up projects, preparing billing, and posting payments to Tracker Suite.
Prepare reports for Project Managers, analyzing project profitability, and tracking remaining PO balances.
Become a subject matter expert on Tracker Suite, including Customers, Opportunities, Time Sheets, Expense Reports, Payables.
Review and release customer invoices prepared by Project Accountants
Prepare semi-monthly and monthly domestic payroll for review by Controller
Perform final review and processing of expense reports for entry in payroll platform
Post payroll journal entry to QuickBooks
Maintain Group Term Life schedule and update payroll worksheet
Verify accuracy of employee changes to benefit plan elections and 401(k) elections
Prepare and file state payroll reports monthly/quarterly as needed
Prepare census data for 401(k) Annual Compliance Testing
Prepare monthly journal entries for employee benefit plans
Reconcile employee benefits entries in QuickBooks
Assist Controller with preparation of schedules and reports related to annual external financial statement review.
Prepare tax related documents for Blade Energy Partners and Blade's subsidiaries.
Prepare schedules for financial institution as required.
Account Reconciliations Quarterly or as requested by Controller.
Assist Controller with special projects.
Process accounts payable and consultant invoices in Tracker Suite and QuickBooks.
Make direct deposit/wire transfer payments to consultants, employees or vendors.
Send notifications of payments as needed.
Liaison with customers regarding overdue payments
Prepare reports for customer open balance inquiries