Assistant Controller

Forest Electric Corp.•Edison, NJ

3d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Forest NJ seeks an Assistant Controller to be primarily responsible for administering and preparing key reports for the monthly close process and financial reporting. The candidate should have knowledge of construction accounting, handling key control functions and working to improve internal and external reporting. In addition, expectation to grasp an overall knowledge of both the business and economic environment to provide analytical support to management and the organization.

Requirements

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5 years experience in Construction accounting preferred, or work experience demonstrating accounting and analytical capabilities.
Experience with Job costing and WIP reporting
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, in particular a high level of familiarity with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, Index/Match, Pivot tables, Financial Models)
ERP Experience, in particular Vista Viewpoint preferred
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
Ability to work with a team, in particular with Accounting team and Project Operations
Must demonstrate commitment to Company values, and comply with all company operating policies, procedures and programs as established

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA Eligible preferred
Experience with Job costing and WIP reporting
ERP Experience, in particular Vista Viewpoint preferred

Responsibilities

Support Controller and CFO in the finance and accounting activities of the Company, including timely issuance of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Assist in managing components of the monthly close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting schedules
Own account reconciliation of key accounts, document findings and escalate exceptions
Documentation of key processes, in particular working with internal controls and being able to clearly evidence work product
Assist with Internal Audit and external requirements and documentation requests
Direct banking activity, including preparation and release of approved payment files
Monitor, communicate and resolve open accounting issues and all accounting-related operations issues
Complete special projects assigned by the Controller and/or CFO
Identify opportunities to improve reporting and visibility in workpapers and in system reporting
Travel between our New Jersey and NYC offices is required
Regular and predictable on-site attendence is an essential function of the job