Assistant Project Controller Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

POSITION PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining accurate systems for the internal reporting, external reporting and control of monetary matters, and to contribute ideas for improved reporting and control.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Responsible for reviewing monthly financial statements.
• Ensure that all accounting activities are performed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Develop, maintain, and revise accounting systems and controls to provide meaningful input of data to all managers.
• Review bank transactions and prepare reconciliations.
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations
• Review and approve all journal entries.
• Review accounts receivable trial balance.
• Review accounts payable and GRN trial balances.
• Review cash disbursements journals.
• Review cash receipts summary report.
• Assist sites in researching and resolving customer discrepancies.
• Coordinate month end and year end activities with accounting department and sites.
• Prepare special analyses and reports for senior management.
• Review asset list and depreciation schedules.
• Review sales tax reports.
• Assist CFO with coordination of the activities of public accountants, bank auditors, government auditors, and maintain regulatory reports.
• Provide day-to-day direction and leadership to the accounting organization.
• Contribute to and cooperate with corporate goals.
• Stress at all times the importance of accuracy and safety through attitudes and actions in order to meet the goal of an accurate, compliant, fair, and safe work environment for all employees and to ensure accurate, compliant, fair, and safe work habits on the part of all employees.
• Be alert to and report any fraud or illegal activity conducted by any employees or business partners of the corporation.
• Adhere to and promote all company standards and policies.
• Conduct himself/herself in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines.
• Perform special projects as assigned by management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• In-depth knowledge of cost accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Knowledge of cash flow planning, forecasting, and strategic planning process.
• Honesty, integrity, attention to detail and trustworthiness
• Able to create a clear vision and think strategically.
• Highly effective oral and written communications skills.
• Proven ability to influence people and teams to achieve successful results.
• Exhibits high credibility and trustworthiness to co-workers, customers and to the company.
• Consistent decision making with an ability to define, improve, and organize people around process.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to execute in a rapidly changing fast paced environment that requires strong teamwork.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the capacity to learn new systems.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting with managerial accounting emphasis or equivalent experience.
• Previous applicable accounting experience in a manufacturing setting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Starting salary: $110,000 - $130,000 base salary plus annual bonus opportunity
Benefits Overview:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Community involvement time off
• Dental insurance
• Earned time off
• Employee assistance program
• Family and medical leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Holiday pay
• Life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment
• Military leave
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Vision insurance
• Bi-weekly pay

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