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Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Astec IndustriesBurlington, WI, US
23 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Supports the Controller in directing financial and accounting activities of the company by performing the following duties personally or through departmental associates.

Key Deliverables

  • Prepare and consolidate financial statements.
  • Establish and maintain internal controls.
  • Manage all aspects of the general ledger.
  • Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end analyses
  • Coordinate or assist with the budget process.

Key Activities & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for summarizing and analyzing financial activity and position in a clear manner and communicate with management regarding financial performance.
  • Direct preparation of budgets and forecasts, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
  • Arrange and participate in audits of company financial statements.
  • Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies, including sales tax returns.
  • Conduct studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting operation.
  • Collect and prepare data to assist the company or corporate with federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.
  • Compiles payroll data such as hours worked, sales commissions, taxes, insurance, and other deductions to be withheld along with associate identification number from computer time sheets, company deduction forms and other records.
  • Enters data into computer files on wages and deductions and posts to payroll records.
  • Oversees wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
  • Oversees changes affecting net wages such as exemptions, insurance coverage, and loan payments for each employee to update master payroll records.
  • Responsible for ensuring data concerning transfers of associates between departments, promotions, job title changes, address changes, etc.
  • Reconciles all invoices ensuring accurate data is used for charge purposes, interacting with company associates and vendors to ensure proper accountability.
  • Monitors and tracks 401(k) deductions for payroll purposes, working with the 401(k) administrative company.
  • Prepares periodic reports of earnings, taxes, and deductions.
  • Oversees payroll department records of vacations, vacation pay and other benefit deductions.
  • Coordinates with company auditors yearly, or as needed.
  • Files all payroll tax returns and sales tax returns.
  • Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
  • Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are :

  • 4-year degree in accounting required, CPA preferred.
  • 5+ years manufacturing accounting experience required.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects required.
  • Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
  • Computer experience, including MS Office products and fully integrated ERP systems required.
  • Good interpersonal skills with the ability to gather information from various people and sources within the company required.
  • Must be able to work well as a member of a team.
  • Ability to be very detail oriented, especially when preparing reports or reporting financial and accounting information required.
  • Computer skills to include Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Cognos and E9.
  • Ability to supervise departmental associates including policy and rule enforcement, performance appraisals, conflict resolution, scheduling, etc.
  • Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements.
  • Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

    General Accountant, Invoicing Coordinator, Payroll on a regular basis. May supervise the Accounting Department in the absence of the Controller.

    Our Culture and Values

    Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

  • Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
  • Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
  • Respect for all individuals
  • Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
  • Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
  • Travel Requirements : % of travel, regional, international

    NOTE : This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities. These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Office

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Manufacturing Environment

    Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations, outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and / or very chilly temperatures. The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

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