Assistant Controller

Village Travel•Wichita, KS

About The Position

Village Travel is an award winning, family-owned company that operates a large fleet of 190 charter motorcoaches. In addition, Village plans unique sight-seeing tours, offers travel agency services, a fleet of Entertainer Coaches, and a fleet of tractor/trailers. The Company began in 1980 and has since expanded its regional footprint and continues to grow into one of the largest full-service charter and tour operations in the Midwest. We are seeking an Assistant Controller responsible for overseeing the daily financial activities of the company, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. This is a key role within the organization, requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Is Village the right career home for you? If you are someone who likes fast-paced environments, enjoys being challenged, working in a team environment, and represent our 5 Core Values the answer may be yes! Are you AMBITIOUS, TENACIOUS, SELFLESS, METICULOUS, DEPENDABLE? Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial concepts
Must be familiar with working in a high-volume environment.
Master Proficiency in Excel
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
Solid understanding of debits/credits and financial reports
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all general accounting functions which include performing month-end process, preparing and booking journal entries as well as associated account reconciliations.
Developing processes to facilitate monthly close in 4 business days.
Maintain and improve upon current accounting infrastructure to scale with business growth, including documentation of policies and procedures.
Supervise accounting/finance staff, including hiring, training and maintaining adequate staffing levels, providing continuous coverage for all accounting functions.
Foster collaboration and teamwork.
Conduct regular account analysis to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies or issues.
Responsible for all intercompany transactions
Reconcile payroll and benefits.
Coordinate and assist with annual audits and tax filings.
Collaborate with other departments on financial matters.
Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Assist CFO with project assignments.
Other duties as assigned.