Assistant Controller
Houston, TX • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2026
- Preparation of Financial Reports
- Responsible for the general ledger account reconciliations.
- Month-end closing procedures and journal entries.
- Weekly cash flow reporting.
- Preparation and maintenance of accounting system documentation.
- Sales taxes return preparation and handling of any sales tax audits.
- Federal and state return preparation of work papers for an outside accounting firm.
- Preparation of audit schedules, audit interface, preparation of various tax analyses, and research to ensure compliance with state and federal registration and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with the materials group on physical inventory counts and reconciliation of physical counts to the general ledger.
- Maintenance of property tax records and filings.
- Maintain Fixed Asset Register.
- Intercompany activity and confirmations.
- Assist with periodic forecasting (short and long term) and annual budgets
- General accounting requirements
- Coordinate semiannual reviews and annual audit with independent auditors, including audit support and documentation
- To view the accounting department as an integral component of the company, not as a stand-alone ancillary unit.
- Cost Accounting requirements
- Cost Analysis & Reporting – analysis of fixed, variable, direct, and indirect costs associated with labor, raw materials, manufacturing, and shipping.
- Variance Analysis – compare actual production and project costs against budgeted (or estimated) costs to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
- Inventory Control – reconcile inventory subledgers with the general ledger, perform regular cycle counts, and calculate obsolescence or slow-moving reserves
- Absorption Costing – monitor cost absorption rates and production hours, recommending improvements when over/under absorbed
- Metrics and Measurement
- Ensure timely closing and compilation of the month/semi-annual/year-end financial statements.
- Ensure data accuracy by supporting department managers with timely weekly updates of expense activity.
- Assist departments with the correct identification and measurement of department activity relative to the company.
- ERP System Utilization
- Can display competency with standard computing functions as well as standard Microsoft computing software; to have a thorough understanding of major Accounting Software and ERP applications, preferably MS D365 Finance & Operations.
- Company Policies and Procedures
- Complete all responsibilities in a timely and professional manner while maintaining quality and confidentiality.
- Participate in implementing the Company's strategic plan goals and quality program initiatives. Support lean enterprise techniques, good housekeeping practices, immediate corrective action, and other company-wide initiatives aimed at improving productivity and increasing profitability.
- Participate in and support the Company’s professional development and training activities.
- Other duties may be assigned.