Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller Opportunity at Pratt Industries

Pratt Industries is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for our Cedar Hill location. At Pratt Industries, we care about our employees by providing secure jobs, a safe work environment, and many supportive benefits. By investing in employees, we are able to offer growth opportunities to build a thriving, lifelong career.

Perks of Pratt

• Plentiful opportunities for growth and learning
• Stable employment in a thriving industry
• Hands-on Management
• Becoming a member of the Pratt family - a company that truly cares

Assistant Controller Job Summary: Assistant and provide high-level support to Corporate Controller to manage a company's accounting and financial activities. Create timely and accurate reporting for the Plant through both routine and reporting requests. Functions also include weekly/monthly estimates, month end closing, annual budgeting process, participation on profit improvement teams (PIP) and abilities to back-up all other accounting functions' key responsibilities.

Essential Functions:

• Review, develop, and enforce financial and operational processes
• Prepare and submit reports and special projects on a timely basis
• Supervise accounts payables personnel and procedures
• Computer Savvy- Ability to learn custom distribution software, and SAP ERP
• Strong organizational skills and ability to self-start and self-direct
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Ability to present information clearly
• Reconcile General ledgers
• General Ledger Entry
• Oversee Inventory Reconciliations
• Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects
• Ensure Compliance to Policies and accounting principles
• Support Warehouse staff with inventory inaccuracies and corrections
• Review and ensure pricing accuracy
• Manage and support with customer complaints and credit memos
• Produce weekly, monthly, and yearly sales reports to the sales team
• Assist with yearly budget
• Support Sales staff with information needed
• Journal entry preparation and posting for Month End
• Counting and reconciling month-end inventory counts and its valuation
• Assist with Month-end re-classifications, accruals, and entries as needed
• Perform administrative and other tasks as needed
• Complies with safety regulations and corporate guidelines on business ethics
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion
• Additional Task as requested by management
• Collaborate to set up new customers and vendors
• Update the weekly KPI tracker, coordinating the info from the different areas
• Support audits and maintaining documentation
• Collaborate with A/P are processing, paying accurately on timely manner to the vendors

Job Requirements and Qualifications Education: Bachelor Degree in accounting or equivalent experience preferred. 1-3 years of general accounting experience. 1-3 years of experience working with payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable Knowledge Requirements: Microsoft office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); Advanced Excel skills including: formulas, pivot tables and lite macros. Reading and writing command of the English language. Ability to speak effectively before groups. Preferred skills: Experience: 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment. Understanding of GAAP / IFRS accounting principles Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in entering financial data Outstanding math and research skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Deadline-driven with excellent time management ability Other Information Special Information (Travel required, physical requirements, on-call schedules, and so on): Ability and willingness to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment. Expect and be able to accommodate short notice for overtime and weekend work schedules. Ability and willingness to travel for conferences, training, etc.

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than 10,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave. Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D