Assistant Controller

Job Title: Assistant Controller
Location: West Chester, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Controller
Travel: This position does not require travel.
Supervisory Responsibility: None.
Compensation: Negotiable, based on skills and experience.

Company Profile:
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. We're looking for an Assistant Controller to work on-site with our accounting team. If you're looking for an exciting, fast-paced environment, and have a "go-getter" mentality, this is the position for you.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or Finance.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 5 Years in relevant Accounting and/or Finance position
• Previous experience managing accountants a plus
• Experience with certified payroll submittal

Key Success Factors:

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, thorough manner, and attend to details while pursuing quality when accomplishing tasks.
• Customer Service Focus: Ability to provide service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Accountability: Accept full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member.
• Initiative: Ability to identify what needs to be done and take action before being asked.
• Planning & Organization: Ability to plan and prioritize work load to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Thoroughness: Ability to ensure that one's work is complete and accurate.
• Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to consider a variety of issues that exist in the work place and change from one task to another as necessary.
• Teamwork: Promote cooperation and commitment within a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with senior leadership identifying and implementing financial controls with a focus towards operational efficiency.
• Complete assigned task accurately and on time.
• Proven experience as an Accountant or Senior Accountant.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and understanding of GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end and year-end close processes.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail required; well organized.
• Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize workload.
• Advanced computer skills in Accounting Software, Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with multiple divisions and companies.
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, project management, and communication skills necessary.
• Proven record of assessing accuracy of accounting data with strong analytics required.
• Positive attitude and self-motivated.
• Must be deadline and results oriented.
• Experience with certified payrolls and prevailing wage.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with multiple managers while striving to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and proofreading.
• Experience with A/P and collections.
• Experience processing payroll for 100+ employees.
• Assisting Chief Financial Officer with month-end close activities as needed, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assisting with payroll, including monitoring and reviewing employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting with audits and other ad hoc reporting as needed.

Job Duties:

• Manage team of accountants to complete task accurately and on time.
• Full company and multiple division's general ledger responsibility.
• Responsible for conformity to all regulatory GAAP, FASB, local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Enforce internal business controls, policies, and procedures.
• Work on special projects as required.
• Ensure the accuracy of the accounting records through well prepared monthly reconciliations and detailed analysis.
• Verify and post general ledger transactions and accounts payable processing for multiple company owned locations.
• Verify, post and reconcile inter-company transactions to general ledger for multiple companies.
• Assist with financial audits and tax returns.
• Reconcile accrued expenses and