Assistant Controller

Ikoniq Inc•Town of Canandaigua, NY

9d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Assistant Controller executes and maintains the company’s day-to-day accounting function, ensuring that transactions are accurately recorded, accounts are properly reconciled, and the general ledger is complete and reliable. This hands-on role covers full-cycle accounting through month-end close and the preparation of a complete, reconciled trial balance for CFO review. The position supports accounting documentation and procedures and maintains reliable financial records for management reporting and decision-making. It combines transaction-level accounting with general ledger ownership, reconciliations, close execution, and the development of reliable project and manufacturing cost accounting processes. The successful candidate can work independently, exercise sound accounting judgment, investigate discrepancies, and establish structure in an accounting environment.

Requirements

Approximately 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
Demonstrated ability to manage full-cycle accounting with limited day-to-day supervision.
Strong practical knowledge of US GAAP and financial accounting principles.
Experience with sales and use tax.
Experience using a general ledger accounting system, specifically QuickBooks Online.
Experience investigating and correcting historical accounting errors and reconciling complex or aged balances.
Strong Excel or spreadsheet skills, including analyzing transaction-level data and preparing supporting schedules.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
Ability to communicate accounting issues clearly and work effectively with non-finance teams.
Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and documentation.
Multi-state accounting experience.
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred; equivalent practical accounting experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Bill.com.
Three years of experience within the manufacturing industry.
CPA certification.

Responsibilities

Execute and maintain the company’s day-to-day, full-cycle accounting function.
Record financial transactions accurately and maintain a complete, reliable general ledger.
Manage accounts payable and cash disbursements.
Manage accounts receivable, billing, and collections.
Perform account reconciliations and execute month-end close.
Prepare a complete, reconciled trial balance for CFO review.
Support sales and use tax compliance.
Develop and maintain project accounting, job costing, and manufacturing cost accounting processes.
Handle payroll accounting and other balance sheet accounts.
Support accounting documentation and procedures and maintain reliable financial records for management reporting and decision-making.
Investigate discrepancies and historical accounting errors, reconcile complex or aged balances, and support process improvement.