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.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $110,000–$168,000 per year (median ~$131,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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