Assistant Retail Controller

JUMP START STORES INC•Wichita, KS

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is a key member of the Accounting leadership team responsible for supporting the Controller in the daily management of the accounting department while driving operational excellence across the organization. This position combines traditional accounting responsibilities with leadership, systems administration, financial reporting, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The Assistant Controller oversees the Retail Accounting team, ensures the timely and accurate completion of accounting activities, assists with financial reporting and month-end close, develops accounting policies and procedures, and partners with departments across the organization to improve financial processes and reporting. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who enjoys building efficient processes, leveraging technology, mentoring staff, and identifying opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of the accounting function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent degree required.
Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
Three or more years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.
Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Financial statement preparation
Budgeting and forecasting
General ledger accounting
Accounts payable and accounts receivable
Financial reporting
ERP systems
Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel occasionally to retail locations if needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, convenience store, petroleum, distribution, or multi-location accounting is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems and accounting software implementations is highly desirable.
SQL or database experience
Power BI or business intelligence tools
Process automation experience
Data analytics
Workflow improvement
Experience with system integrations

Responsibilities

Assist in managing the daily operations of the Accounting Department.
Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
Prepare and review journal entries.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
Review financial information for completeness and accuracy.
Maintain supporting schedules for general ledger accounts.
Assist with fixed asset accounting, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
Supervise, coach, and develop the Retail Accounting Associates.
Assign workloads and establish priorities.
Review completed work for accuracy and completeness.
Train new employees and provide ongoing professional development.
Monitor department productivity and identify opportunities for improvement.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Prepare executive management reporting packages.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
Analyze financial results and explain significant variances.
Develop operational and financial KPI reporting.
Assist departments with financial analysis and reporting needs.
Oversee and Prepare customer invoices and billings.
Maintain customer account records.
Monitor outstanding receivables.
Assist with collection activities.
Resolve billing discrepancies.
Reconcile customer balances.
Review vendor invoices for proper coding and approvals.
Assist with vendor statement reconciliations.
Resolve vendor payment issues.
Maintain vendor master records.
Maintain accounting software and financial systems.
Assist with ERP implementation and ongoing system enhancements.
Support integrations between accounting and operational systems.
Participate in software testing and implementation projects.
Maintain accounting master data including chart of accounts, cost centers, locations, vendors, and customers.
Work with software vendors to troubleshoot issues and implement improvements.
Help evaluate new technologies that improve accounting efficiency.
Assist with report development and financial data validation.
Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes.
Develop more efficient workflows and internal procedures.
Create and maintain accounting policies and procedure documentation.
Recommend improvements to internal controls.
Lead or participate in cross-functional improvement projects.
Assist in developing scalable accounting processes to support company growth.
Promote best practices throughout the accounting department.
Ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
Assist in maintaining strong internal controls.
Support audit requests and compliance initiatives.
Monitor adherence to established accounting procedures.
Recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls.
Assist with documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Inventory, Purchasing, Fuel Operations, and other departments to support business objectives.
Provide financial guidance to department managers.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and special projects.
Assist leadership with strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
Serve as a resource for accounting-related questions throughout the organization.
Participate in acquisitions, new location openings, and business integration activities.
Assist with special accounting projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller or Director.