Talent Connect Recruiting

PKF O'Connor Davies TalentConnect•Mount Vernon, NY

About The Position

Talent Connect Recruiting’s client, a privately held environmental services company based in Westchester County, is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to work closely with the Controller and support day-to-day accounting and financial operations. The role covers detailed accounting responsibilities, financial reporting, and analysis for a growing business with multiple entities and locations. The Assistant Controller will also help improve processes and support the company’s transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite. The position works closely with the Controller and accounting team, as well as accounts payable and accounts receivable colleagues, operations personnel, management, internal personnel, outside providers, lenders, and external accountants. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling detailed work, taking ownership of accounting issues through resolution, and balancing recurring responsibilities with changing priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience.
Progressive accounting experience with responsibility for general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and the monthly close.
Experience as an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or in a comparable hands-on accounting role.
Strong understanding of accrual accounting, financial statements, accounting principles, and internal controls.
Experience working with accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash activity, and other day-to-day accounting functions.
Ability to analyze financial results and explain variances to management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems.
Enjoys detailed accounting work and is willing to step in wherever needed.
Takes ownership of assignments and follows through without losing sight of deadlines.
Communicates openly and works as a collaborative partner to the Controller and accounting team.
Can analyze financial information and turn it into useful insights for management.
Brings a practical approach to solving problems and improving processes.
Can balance recurring responsibilities with changing daily priorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with QuickBooks and/or NetSuite.
Experience supporting multiple entities or locations.
Experience assisting with external audits or financial statement reviews.
Experience in a service, transportation, logistics, waste management, or other operationally focused business.
CPA designation or public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Work with the Controller to manage day-to-day accounting priorities and provide hands-on support across the finance function.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate.
Assist in preparing financial statements and management reports, including explanations of significant variances.
Support accounting and reporting across multiple business entities and locations.
Maintain accurate records for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, liabilities, and other balance sheet accounts.
Support accrual-basis accounting and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policies.
Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable team members to resolve issues and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
Assist with customer billing and collections, researching and resolving billing questions with operations and other team members.
Review cash activity and support cash management and cash flow reporting.
Assist with payroll-related accounting and reconciliations in coordination with internal personnel and outside providers.
Maintain organized financial records and respond to information requests from management and other departments.
Analyze financial results, trends, and variances to help management understand business performance.
Prepare and support financial analysis by location, including revenue, expenses, and operating results.
Work with operations personnel to understand business activity and ensure revenue and expenses are recorded accurately.
Assist in analyzing operating costs, including transportation, facilities, equipment, and other business expenses, as applicable.
Support budgeting and forecasting by preparing schedules and gathering financial information.
Assist with preparing borrowing base calculations and related financial information for lenders, as needed.
Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for external audits and financial statement reviews.
Work with outside accountants to respond to requests and help resolve outstanding accounting matters.
Gather and organize financial information for tax preparation and required filings across multiple entities.
Maintain complete and accurate records to support financial reporting and compliance.
Support the transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite, including data review, reconciliations, testing, and documentation as needed.
Help improve the accuracy and usefulness of financial reporting across entities and locations.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, documentation, and internal controls.
Help establish clear procedures and follow through on outstanding accounting issues.
Protect confidential financial, employee, and company information.