Assistant Controller Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or an equivalent combination of education and work experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 1–3 years of accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with web-based financial portal and general ledger system.
• Prior experience with operating system-based applications, including office software products strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles including account reconciliation, accruals, depreciation, credit union loan, deposit and investment accounting, cost centers, and allocations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily balancing of cash accounts, performs research on variances, and coordinates timely resolution with departments across the Credit Union.
• Performs various daily suspense account reconciliations.
• Compiles and posts general ledger entries daily for several multiple functions.
• Facilitates month end close process by supporting accounting and finance staff as needed.
• May supports preparation of committee and board reporting.
• Performs monthly reconciliation and research for selected balance sheet accounts.
• Serves as primary backup for various accounting functions.
• Ensures appropriate and accurate application of GAAP and accounting regulations adopted by federal and state regulators and internal policies.
• Performs additional duties as required by management.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees working minimum of 20 hours/week; Metro provides assistance toward premiums and copays and provides 100% coverage on prescription copays.
• All staff eligible for annual bonus and annual (vesting) retention bonus
• 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) with matching plan and Safe Harbor Plan – Metro contributes 3% regardless of your contribution
• Wellness Incentives; Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Account; Prescription Drug program and range of voluntary benefits (LTD, STD, AD&D); access to no-interest loans; $150/Quarter reimbursements for wellness and lifestyle expenses
• Discounts on Pet Insurance
• Strong growth opportunities – attain your long-term career goals at Metro
• Individual Development Plans
• Position-related or job-related tuition assistance (1 year eligibility)
• Superb in-house training programs
• Growing, dynamic environment with a strong culture and exceptional team of co-workers