Assistant Corporate Controller

Kent Companies • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Corporate Controller is a key member of the corporate accounting leadership team and serves as a partner to the Corporate Controller in managing the corporate accounting and financial reporting functions. This role provides direct supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager and accounts payable function, preparation of month end closing entries, and quarterly compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction
• Demonstrated ability to lead monthly close process in a multi-division organization
• Knowledge of general ledger entries, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Spectrum experience strongly preferred)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Spectrum experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain month-end close schedule.
• Preparation of month-end close activities, reconciliations, and journal entries for review and approval.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate close activities between corporate accounting, regional controllers, and project teams.
• Identify opportunities to reduce the length of the closing cycle while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
• Assist the preconstruction teams and regional controllers with financial information needed for customer prequalifications.
• Directly supervise the accounts payable manager.
• Assist the accounts payable manager in improving the accuracy and timeliness of processing vendor invoices.
• Oversee vendor credit application processing and approval.
• Review and approve all new employee credit card applications. Order new credit cards, manage all internal requests for credit limit increases and resets.
• Prepare monthly and annual sales tax filings in compliance with applicable laws.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings.
• Record new equipment acquisitions and maintain accurate asset records.
• Maintain and update the depreciation schedule in accordance with accounting standards.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level