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**Assistant Controller** **Position Summary** The Assistant Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations of T&G Constructors. This position owns the monthly close process, supervises the accounting team, assists in preparation of the Company's financial statements and serves as the Controller's primary backup. **Accounting Operations Ownership** - Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process. - Prepare monthly financial statements for Controller review. - Maintain all balance sheet reconciliations and accounting schedules. - Review and approve journal entries. - Maintain accounting SOPs, month-end checklists, and internal controls. - Drive process improvements and automation initiatives. **Financial Accounting & Month-End Close** - Reconcile bank accounts, payroll, credit cards, intercompany accounts, debt, leases and 401(k). - Record accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets and depreciation. - Maintain trial balances and supporting schedules. **Cash Management** - Prepare weekly cash position reports and forecasts. - Coordinate banking requests and lender reporting. - Execute ACH and wire transfers in accordance with company policy. **Accounts Receivable & Payable Oversight** - Review collections and aged receivables. - Review subcontractor pay applications, lien waivers and payment batches. - Maintain retainage schedules and ensure timely owner billings. **Construction Accounting** - Own monthly WIP preparation. - Prepare revenue recognition schedules. - Review job cost reports and RedTeam accounting. - Support lender draw packages and project accounting. - Review job setup and closeout accounting. **Payroll & Compliance** - Process payroll and payroll reconciliations. - Prepare certified payroll. - Support insurance, workers compensation and general liability audits **Financial Compliance & Reporting** - Prepare audit schedules. - Prepare lender, surety and bonding packages. - Maintain related entity books. - Maintain licenses and registrations. **Additional Responsibilities** - Prepare board packages and owner distribution schedules. - Maintain recurring accounting calendars. - Lead special projects. **Qualifications** - 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience in public or private accounting - Advanced Excel and QuickBooks experience - Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Salary estimate
$153,000 – $207,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
ExcelAccountingQuickbooksPayrollAutomation
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