Assistant Controller

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Job Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Review bank and balance sheet reconciliation
• Compose and review journal entries
• Review of general ledger activity
• Review bank activity and processes
• Review and approve account changes
• Oversee the month and year-end closing of general ledger activity
• Coordinate and contribute to the annual external audit preparations along with the Controller
• Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of the annual Form 990 filing
• Review annual financial reports and documents from subsidiaries
• Maintain business process documentation and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Be a resource to other staff and other departments in the organization
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Controller
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ensure good internal controls in the department
• Maintain ongoing professional education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5 or more years of accounting experience
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, and experience with accounting software
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments, and to meet established deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer service orientation
• Exhibit sound judgement

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar work experience.
• We prefer someone with experience in nonprofit accounting and experience with NetSuite.

Training and Orientation:

• Training will be provided in accounting specific to nonprofits and in NetSuite as it relates to SIL.