Job Description

Assistant Controller

StaffBuffalo is working with a dynamic, global organization to hire an Assistant Controller in Getzville, NY. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys owning complex accounting processes, partnering with leadership, and making a direct impact on the financial health of a growing business. Working closely with the Controller, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, foreign currency accounting, inventory accounting, and maintaining strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where balancing multiple priorities is the norm. If you're looking to expand your accounting expertise while contributing across a broad range of financial functions, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced finance leader in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting activities, position reporting, and post month-end adjustments.
• Manage foreign currency accounts, inventory accounting, hedge activity, and tolling transactions.
• Approve accounts payable vouchers and support cash posting, wire activity, and accounts receivable analysis.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations, and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare sales tax filings, government reports, and monthly banking packages.
• Review sales contract pricing and support inventory and warehouse reconciliations.
• Support internal controls, compliance initiatives, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of public accounting and/or industry accounting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with IBM i (AS400) is a plus.
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented professional with a proactive, ownership mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $70,000-$110,000, based on experience.
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 15 days of paid vacation and 11 paid holidays.
• Year-end bonus opportunity.
• Hybrid schedule with a minimum of three in-office days each week.

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The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that our client would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

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