Assistant Controller - #259888

Are you motivated to drive your career in accounting and finance forward with the opportunity to be mentored and developed to become a Director level leader? Are you interested in working for a global organization where you can expand your accounting knowledge? Are you eager to contribute to the success of an organization that delivers cutting edge innovation and devices? Is working in a fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities in accounting exciting to you? If you answered yes, yes, yes, you should apply to our Assistant Controller position!

The Assistant Controller is responsible for the financial processing of transactions, G/L entries, managing month end and year end closing activities, and monitoring, analyzing and reporting of financial data.

A Snapshot Of What You'll Do

The Assistant Controller job duties include:

• Performing daily bank postings, G/L entries, and check deposits.
• Reviewing all monthly expenses to ensure they are charged to the proper cost elements and G/L accounts
• Maintaining fiscal files and records to document transactions.
• Managing Accounts Payable including reviewing and approving incoming invoices, posting invoices, processing payments, reconciling Credit Card statements and the Petty Cash box, and maintaining vendor banking information in SAP.
• Managing Accounts Receivable including managing prepayments, applying payments to customer invoices, accruing commission for direct sales, creating group invoices, dunning and customers and accruing interest / charging late fees for overdue payments.
• Ensuring accurate and timely month end financial period closings including inter-company reconciliations, foreign currency valuations, production monitoring, accruals, bank reconciliations, depreciation, payroll and insurance postings, calculation of sales commissions, calculation of late fees/interest, analysis of G/L accounts and Inventory postings, preparation of invoices for intercompany services fees, and account maintenance.
• Assisting with Financial Audits during year-end closing.
• Supporting Purchasing department with purchase requisitions, cost allocations, prepayments, and analyzing, researching and proactively resolving invoicing issues.
• Preparing monthly reporting and analysis of financial statements highlighting deviations to plan for presentation to leadership.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structures in SAP, and staying current on any updates to the FI module and ensuring that changes are implemented accordingly by all employees involved in the FI process.
• Demonstrating a basic understanding of differences between US GAAP and IFRS rules and regulations.
• Working directly with headquarters on any questions and requests.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education and Experience we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6 - 10 years of experience in an accounting position
• Working knowledge of general accounting processes and accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Extraordinary attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experienced handling confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet required deadlines
• Team player that is self-motivated, and is capable of working in a high transaction environment
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with SAP, or another ERP system
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
  
  

Skills and Qualifications We Look For

The Assistant Controller will possess strong technical knowledge, industry knowledge and soft skills including:

• Accountability
• Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions
• Follows through on commitments, and acknowledges and learns from mistakes
• Commitment
• Acts according to the principles, vision and values of the organization
• Shows support and enthusiasm in their work assignments
• Communication
• Demonstrates the ability to clearly get a point across
• Shows acumen in writing, listening, and reading comprehension
• Dependability
• Shows up to work on time and is fully utilized and accounted for during work hours
• Is relied upon and available when additional time and effort is required
• Integrity
• Behaves honorably and ethically, is truthful and can be trusted
• Uses sound judgement in decision making
• Problem Solving
• Effectively identifies issues and evaluates options
• Seeks guidance to resolve issues in the best interest of the organization
• Quality
• Works to the highest of quality standards by identifying problems, testing and checking their work, and paying close attention to detail
• Looks for ways to improve quality within their work area
• Teamwork
• Works effectively in inter-department and inter-company teams
• Understands their role in a workgroup
• Technical Expertise
• Demonstrates depth of knowledge and skills, and applies technical expertise
• Looks for opportunities to advance their technical skills
• Time Management
• Ability to achieve desired results within given time frames
• Decides between conflicting priorities or seeks guidance
  
  

Who We Are

Anton Paar's high-precision instruments help our customers develop every-day products from your shampoo to your shoes, your lunch and favorite beverages, your computer and medication, jet engines, batteries and the pavement on which you commute every day. We help Fortune 500 companies of almost every industry sector, start-ups, and leading universities conduct their research and quality control.

Owned by the charitable Santner Foundation, our investment into R&D is unmatched and leads to industry-leading products. We maintain fiscal stability and independence so we can handle today's and tomorrow's challenges, and aim to provide meaningful, long-term workplaces for all employees. Anton Paar is headquartered in Graz, Austria, and operates worldwide.

What We Do

Anton Paar QuantaTec manufactures instruments for characterization of powders and porous materials using techniques like physisorption, chemisorption, gas pycnometry, mercury intrusion porosimetry, capillary flow porometry amongst others.

Supervision Exercised

This role is an independent contributor who collaborate with team members across multiple departments, and does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, observe, communicate and handle items such as computers, machinery and other equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

In regards to organizational issues, the employee will comply with the regulations set forward in the Anton Paar Employee Handbook, except if otherwise stated.

Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Anton Paar QuantaTec Inc. are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to: age, race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, sickle cell trait, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.