Job: Controller Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Assistant will report to the Controller.  The successful candidate's responsibilities will include assisting in planning,organizing, and directing the company's financial planning and accounting activities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. General bookkeeping including: invoicing and timely collections, bank reconciliations, job costing,payroll, communicating with operations personnel, and for payables and payments.
2. Project costing and analysis.
3. Ensure timely preparation of accurate account reconciliations and analysis of account balances and preparation of monthly reporting package.
4. Assist in monitoring internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with company policies and procedures.
5. Assist in budgeting andforecasting, and analyzing monthly and annual operating results.
6. Provide assistance to the Controller with other projects as necessary.

JOB INFORMATION:  This company requires a dependable and organized individual who pays attention to detail and is able to work independently as well as with a team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.  Associate Degree or Business Diploma an asset.
2. Minimum of 5 years bookkeeping and/or hands-on work experience.
3. Must have the ability to multitask.
4. Strong organizational, prioritization skills; attention to detail.
5. Strong communication skills; written and verbal communication.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Demonstrated organization and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
8. Strong computer skills.
9. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.