Position: Assistant Controller
Location: Salinas, CA
Reports to: Controller
Travel: Required (up to 15%)
Pay Range: $85K - $90K
Job Summary:
The Assistant Controller will create timely and accurate reporting for the Plant through both routine and reporting requests. Functions also include weekly/monthly estimates, month-end closing, participation on profit improvement teams (PIP) and abilities to back-up all other accounting functions’ key responsibilities.
Essential Functions:
- Review, develop, and enforce financial and operational processes
- Orient, instruct, coach and counsel, lead and direct personnel
- Prepare and submit reports and special projects on a timely basis
- Supervise accounts payable personnel and procedures
- Computer savvy - Ability to learn custom distribution software and SAP Accounting Program
- Strong organizational skills and ability to self-start and self-direct
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently
- Ability to present information clearly
- Reconcile credit card purchases
- General ledger entry
- Oversee inventory reconciliations
- Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects
- Ensure compliance with policies
- Support warehouse staff with inventory inaccuracies and corrections
- Support Strawberry Tray and offsite locations with billing
- Review and ensure pricing accuracy
- Manage and support customer complaints and credit memos
- Produce weekly, monthly, and yearly sales reports for the sales team
- Assist with yearly sales budget
- Support sales staff with information needed
- Journal entry preparation and posting for month-end
- Counting and reconciling month-end inventory counts
- Assist with month-end re-classifications, accruals, and entries as needed
- Perform administrative and other tasks as needed
- Comply with safety regulations and corporate guidelines on business ethics
- Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion
- Additional tasks as requested by management
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience preferred
- 1-3 years of general accounting experience
- 1-3 years of experience working with payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
Knowledge Requirements:
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and lite macros
- Reading and writing command of the English language
- Ability to speak effectively before groups
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute
- Experience: 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment
- Understanding of GAAP accounting principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data
- Outstanding math and research skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Proficiency with 10-key typing and data entry
- Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability
Other Information:
Special Information (Travel required, physical requirements, on-call schedules, and so on):
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Must be able to wear safety glasses, ear protection, and steel-toed shoes on the job. Expect and be able to accommodate short notice for overtime and weekend work schedules. Ability and willingness to travel for conferences, training, etc.
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