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Echelon Supply & Service Assistant Controller in Liverpool, New York
About Us: Echelon Supply and Service is a leading provider of premium industrial and hydraulic hose solutions for commercial and defense markets across North America. Since 1977, we've built our reputation on a customer-first approach, delivering quality products and exceptional support.
Headquartered in Liverpool, NY, we operate over ten locations in the U.S. and Canada, with recent expansion to the west coast. Our mission is to be North America's premier industrial and hydraulic hose supplier, empowering our customers' success through reliable, innovative products and outstanding service. Join us in shaping the future of industrial and hydraulic solutions!
Job Summary:
The Assistant Controller is a key part of our Accounting team. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you’ll be responsible for managing various general accounting functions, assisting with monthly financial close, improving processes across AR, AP, contributing to management reporting efforts, and fostering collaboration across different departments.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in the preparation and presentation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Participate in the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and consolidated.
Maintain and oversee the implementation and integrity of the general ledger, ensuring proper classification and coding of financial transactions.
Perform monthly reconciliations on all balance sheet accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
Assist in the development and implementation of financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations to support the audit process.
Continuously assess and enhance accounting processes and procedures to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity.
Assist with tax-related matters, including the preparation of sales tax filings and ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations.
Collaborate closely with the finance team, senior management, and cross-functional departments to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
Stay current with accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices, and share knowledge with the finance team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 7-10 years of accounting experience with 3+ years of management experience
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting requirements.
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, and Expense management processes
Proficiency in financial software and systems, including ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and experience in optimizing accounting processes through automation.
Echelon Supply and Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
