Controller

Company: Aerotek
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Exciting direct placement Controller opportunity for a client in the St Louis area!Description:Manage financial statement, accounting, and administrative aspects of the business. Provide reliable financial and operational information necessary for business decisions. Support Job Cost and Financial Accounting efforts of 9+ related entities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review bank reconciliations.
• Help review and manage the cash accounts.
• Oversee employee cash advances.
• Complete month end intercompany reconciliations and journal entries.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation.
• Manage accounting of the inventory at manufacturing facility.
• Oversee filing of annual, quarterly and monthly Use Tax and Sales Tax Returns and Personal Property Tax declarations for various states.
• Collect and provide information for annual insurance renewals and annual insurance audits.
• Calculate labor cost rates and intercompany charge rates.
• Set up and facilitate monthly job cost projection meetings including meeting notes and follow up with project teams.
• Review job cost reports and prepare monthly financial statements resulting from job cost projections.
• Prepare and analyze monthly Financial Statements for the various entities.
• Assist with monthly financial reporting for owners - financial statements, graphs, sales forecast, etc.
• Manage Payroll and AP deadlines.
• Oversee and research company-wide payroll tax, sales tax and income tax compliance and provide recommendations and guidance on needed actions.
• Review AP Open Payables (expense reports, purchase order invoices, foreign vendor invoices, and company overhead invoices)
• Provide guidance and support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable departments, and accounting questions in general for all entities.
• Evaluate and make appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes.
• Prepare and oversee annual budgets.
• Collect and provide information for annual consolidated financial review and tax prep.
• Collect and provide information for retirement plan audit and Form 5500 filings.
• Manage and review preparation of quarterly and annual payroll tax returns and year-end W2 Forms.
• Manage and review preparation and filing of year-end 1099 Forms.Skills:Accounting, reconciliation, manage, month end, accounts payable, general ledgerAdditional Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
  • Five years of "hands on" accounting experience is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent problem solving.
  • Excellent communication; both oral and written.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Requires a strong ability to multi-task and flexibility to learn and accept other duties.
  • Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills.
  • Strong math skills and confidence when working with numbers.
  • Excellent computer skills and an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows based programs.
  • Prior experience with Viewpoint Construction Software is a plus. About Aston Carter:Aston Carter is a distinguished global provider of recruitment and staffing services to companies requiring highly specialized business professionals. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aston Carter has an unrivaled commitment to delivering first class service to clients and business professionals across a variety of disciplines, including Accounting and Finance as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance. With more than 60 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, Aston Carter provides local, regional and global expertise to drive value and meet our customers' unique needs. Aston Carter is a division of Aerotek. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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