Assistant Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ideal candidate will be reliable, with a background in general accounting and experience in the construction industry. They must be detail-oriented and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. This position requires hands-on involvement in the monthly close cycle, preparation of financial statements, and reconciliation of bank and general ledger accounts. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the Purchase Order Manager, and other direct reports, while also providing administrative and technical supervision to staff personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Controller with the timely and accurate preparation, analysis and presentation of all financial reports, statements and tax return filings on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, including work-in-progress schedules.

Manage the Purchase Order Manager to ensure effective results.

Provide direction and assistance to employees related to accounting, billing and payables.

Recommend policies and procedures relating to financial and business practices of the company as it pertains to general ledger and job cost posting.

Collaborate and provide support to the team during six month review and annual audit.

Bank reconciliations.

Provide financial data to the corporate proposal team as needed.

Serves as a back up for Monthly/Quarterly sales tax filings and HUT tax returns.

Serve as a back up to the controller position as it relates to daily cash (monitor daily cash transactions, process wire transfers.)

Performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with GAAP.

Special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. degree in Accounting required with a minimum of 5 years Construction experience preferred.

Incumbent MUST have experience in preparing WIP (Work in Progress) schedules

Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and experience with internal controls is preferred.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to work with all levels of the organization

Strong aptitude for research and problem solving

Ability to work under pressure and consistently achieve required deadlines

Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to details and proactive approach

Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team

Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to “think outside the box” while identifying problems and developing creative solutions

Reports to: Controller

Location: Farmingdale, NY

Compensation: $125,000 to $150,000 commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.

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