Assistant Controller
Pratt Industries · Cedar Hill, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Cedar Hill, TX
Job highlights
- Support Corporate Controller in financial management.
- Generate timely and accurate financial reports.
- Manage accounts payable and general ledger.
- Utilize SAP ERP and advanced Excel skills.
- Requires manufacturing experience and GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
About the role
About Pratt Industries
At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.
Perks of Pratt
- Plentiful opportunities for growth and learning
- Stable employment in a thriving industry
- Hands-on Management
- Becoming a member of the Pratt family - a company that truly cares
Assistant Controller - Job Summary
Assistant and provide high-level support to the Corporate Controller to manage Pratt Industries' accounting and financial activities. Create timely and accurate reporting for the Plant through both routine and reporting requests. Functions also include weekly/monthly estimates, month-end closing, annual budgeting process, 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.
- Prepare and submit reports and special projects on a timely basis.
- Supervise accounts payables personnel and procedures.
- Computer Savvy: Ability to learn custom distribution software and SAP ERP.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to self-start and self-direct.
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently.
- Ability to present information clearly.
- Reconcile General ledgers.
- General Ledger Entry.
- Oversee Inventory Reconciliations.
- Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects.
- Ensure compliance with policies and accounting principles.
- Support Warehouse staff with inventory inaccuracies and corrections.
- Review and ensure pricing accuracy.
- Manage and support with customer complaints and credit memos.
- Produce weekly, monthly, and yearly sales reports to the sales team.
- Assist with the yearly budget.
- Support Sales staff with information needed.
- Journal entry preparation and posting for Month End.
- Counting and reconciling month-end inventory counts and its valuation.
- 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.
- Collaborate to set up new customers and vendors.
- Update the weekly KPI's tracker, coordinating information from different areas.
- Support audits and maintain documentation.
- Collaborate with A/P on processing, paying accurately and in a timely manner to the vendors.
Job Requirements And Qualifications
Education
- 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
- Experience: 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of GAAP / IFRS 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.
- Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability.
Other Information
Ability and willingness to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Expect and be able to accommodate short notice for overtime and weekend work schedules. Ability and willingness to travel for conferences, training, etc.
Key skills/competency
- Assistant Controller
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- SAP ERP
- Excel
- GAAP
- IFRS
- Manufacturing Accounting
Skills & topics
- Assistant Controller
- Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- SAP ERP
- Excel
- GAAP
- IFRS
- Manufacturing
- Cedar Hill
- Controller
- Financial Analysis
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Budgeting
- Payroll
- Accounts Receivable
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your accounting experience, SAP ERP proficiency, and advanced Excel skills, tailoring it to match the Assistant Controller job description at Pratt Industries.
- Showcase manufacturing experience: Emphasize your 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment and understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles to align with Pratt Industries' needs.
- Demonstrate key skills: Prepare to discuss your experience with financial processes, reporting, accounts payable supervision, and inventory reconciliation, as outlined in the essential functions.
- Prepare for interview questions: Be ready to answer questions about your ability to meet deadlines, present information clearly, and work in a fast-paced environment, potentially including overtime.
- Research Pratt Industries: Understand their commitment to employee support, growth opportunities, and safe work environment to articulate your fit with their company culture.
Technical preparation
Master advanced Excel functions and pivot tables.,Familiarize yourself with SAP ERP functionalities.,Review GAAP and IFRS accounting principles.,Practice general ledger reconciliation techniques.
Behavioral questions
Describe handling tight deadlines and overtime.,How do you ensure accuracy in financial data?,Give an example of enforcing financial processes.,How do you present complex financial information?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of an Assistant Controller at Pratt Industries?
- The Assistant Controller at Pratt Industries will support the Corporate Controller in managing accounting and financial activities, generating reports, overseeing accounts payable, managing the general ledger, and ensuring compliance with policies and accounting principles, with a focus on the manufacturing environment.
- What specific software and technical skills are required for the Assistant Controller role at Pratt Industries?
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lite macros), and the ability to learn custom distribution software and SAP ERP are essential for this Assistant Controller position at Pratt Industries.
- What level of accounting experience is needed for the Assistant Controller position at Pratt Industries?
- Pratt Industries requires 1-3 years of general accounting experience, along with 1-3 years of experience in payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Additionally, 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Does Pratt Industries offer growth opportunities for an Assistant Controller?
- Yes, Pratt Industries emphasizes employee investment and offers plentiful opportunities for growth and learning, aiming to help employees build thriving, lifelong careers within the company.
- What is the work environment like for an Assistant Controller at Pratt Industries in Cedar Hill?
- The Assistant Controller role at Pratt Industries in Cedar Hill operates in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment. The company prioritizes a safe work environment and may require accommodating short notice for overtime and weekend work.
- Are there any travel requirements for the Assistant Controller role at Pratt Industries?
- Yes, the Assistant Controller position at Pratt Industries may involve travel for conferences, training, and other company-related purposes, as indicated in the job description.
- What are the preferred qualifications for an Assistant Controller at Pratt Industries?
- Preferred qualifications include 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, a strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS accounting principles, excellent attention to detail, outstanding math and research skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
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