Assistant Corporate Controller

WHOLESALE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO OF HOU•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Corporate Controller position under general supervision of the Controller, this position will be responsible for operational accounting activities including preparation of journal entries and financial reporting.

Requirements

Strong technical knowledge and skills in accounting and financial reporting
Experience with international subsidiaries and multiple foreign currency exchange transactions.
Perpetual inventory experience including work orders for modification to parts and equipment
Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them
Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance
Strong team member, providing assistance as required to team members
Advance skills in Excel, such as downloading, pivot tables, filtering and “Vlookup” functions.
Exhibit leadership skills needed to sell ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.
Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
7 years’ experience in public accounting or private industry with inventory experience

Nice To Haves

Advance degree or CPA designation

Responsibilities

Performs month-end close duties, including the analysis of financial statement variances and the preparation of account reconciliations, elimination entries and standard and non-recurring journal entries.
Prepare adjusting journal entries and maintain thorough documentation for all entries.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements together with the accompanying management letter summarizing results and variances.
Prepare cash flow statements and cash flow analysis.
Prepare period management reports.
In conjunction with the Senior Leadership team, develop metrics to enhance the management of Company functions and operating activities.
Reconcile cash accounts
Oversee the maintenance of daily cash management and sales reports.
Oversee the maintenance, balancing and reconciliation of the general ledger to subsidiary journals.
Oversee the maintenance of the Fixed Asset database, reconcile to GL
Assist with accounting for International subsidiaries
Assist with Banking and Audit relationships.
Assist in development of policies and procedures with strong attention to internal controls
Identify and design more efficient accounting procedures with strong attention to internal controls
Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and internal control and accounting policies.
Maintain effective external relationships with auditors and Joint Venture partners
Maintain effective internal relationships with accounting and other co-workers, branch managers and senior management.
Participate in corporate wide projects and integrate changes into accounting policies, reporting and procedures
Develop and Maintain adherence to accounting policies and procedures; establish and monitor key internal controls over financial reporting to ensure regulatory compliance
Complete ad hoc reporting and analysis as assigned.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Company