Assistant Controller

Acme Corporation • Buffalo, New York • Full Time

Posted on Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Assistant Controller 

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller plays a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organization. We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented assistant controller to work under the direction of a controller and assist with the preparation of financial statements, budget reports, and internal control systems. The assistant controller's duties also include managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, maintaining general ledger, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial audits. You must be able to work independently and with the highest levels of integrity. 

Responsibilities

⮚Preparing and consolidating financial statements and reports. 

⮚ Preparing monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports 

⮚ Assisting with the development and evaluation of budgets and preparing budget reports. 

⮚ Supporting the formulation and implementation of control systems within the organization. 

⮚ Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, identifying discrepancies, and reconciling accounts. 

⮚ Supporting the accounting department with all aspects of the general ledger. 

⮚ Preparing and managing accounts using various software programs. 

⮚ Preparing and assisting with audits. 

⮚ Reconcile bank accounts 

⮚ Track and record fixed asset transactions 

⮚ Oversees 1099 preparation and remittance. 

⮚ Contributes to various projects/business case analysis as needed. 

⮚ Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures 

Other Functions

⮚ Reviews company email on at least a daily basis in order to receive and address notifications and/or other pertinent information in a timely manner. 

⮚ Any other duties as requested or assigned by the Controller, Chief Financial Officer and/or other management representative. 

⮚ May be required to travel to other location(s) dependent on company need. 

⮚ Work hours may fluctuate depending on company needs. 

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required 

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on Excel. Experience with Great Plains accounting applications is a plus. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required. Strong attention-to-detail skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills essential.


Assistant Controller 

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller plays a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organization. We are looking for a responsible and detail-oriented assistant controller to work under the direction of a controller and assist with the preparation of financial statements, budget reports, and internal control systems. The assistant controller's duties also include managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, maintaining general ledger, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial audits. You must be able to work independently and with the highest levels of integrity. 

Responsibilities

⮚Preparing and consolidating financial statements and reports. 

⮚ Preparing monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports 

⮚ Assisting with the development and evaluation of budgets and preparing budget reports. 

⮚ Supporting the formulation and implementation of control systems within the organization. 

⮚ Overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, identifying discrepancies, and reconciling accounts. 

⮚ Supporting the accounting department with all aspects of the general ledger. 

⮚ Preparing and managing accounts using various software programs. 

⮚ Preparing and assisting with audits. 

⮚ Reconcile bank accounts 

⮚ Track and record fixed asset transactions 

⮚ Oversees 1099 preparation and remittance. 

⮚ Contributes to various projects/business case analysis as needed. 

⮚ Adheres to HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures 

Other Functions

⮚ Reviews company email on at least a daily basis in order to receive and address notifications and/or other pertinent information in a timely manner. 

⮚ Any other duties as requested or assigned by the Controller, Chief Financial Officer and/or other management representative. 

⮚ May be required to travel to other location(s) dependent on company need. 

⮚ Work hours may fluctuate depending on company needs. 

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required 

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on Excel. Experience with Great Plains accounting applications is a plus. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills required. Strong attention-to-detail skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills essential.


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