Job Description

Job Location: PJK Food Service LLC - Landover, MD 20785,

Position Type: Full Time,

Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 Salary/year,

Job Shift: Day,

Job Category: Accounting, Position Overview

Keany Produce is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support the preparation of financial statements. Working under the guidance of the Corporate Controller, the position will play a crucial role in leading the day-to-day accounting operations, including but not limited to treasury management, month end close, financial reporting, and financial planning for multiple operational entities.

The candidate must possess a strong understanding of accounting principles, strong organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, and be dependable and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

This position is expected to be in the office most days. Remote days will be a possibility but will be the exception rather than the norm to support the work-life balance of the candidate.

Responsibilities

• Will have the ability to oversee and run the day-to-day operations of our various operating entities
• Support most aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Record journal entries, and review the journal entries, invoices etc. input by clerks and junior level accountants, and reconcile or review accounts for the monthly or annual closing
• Coordinate and oversee cash management and disbursement process for assigned entities
• Management of accounts payable team for assigned entities
• Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts
• Participate in preparation for the annual audit
• Help in development of reports for management or regulatory bodies

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• A CPA is also highly desirable

Experience

• 5years of advance accounting experience
• 5 years of management/supervisory experience
• 5years of financial and administrative experience.

Knowledge

• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Working knowledge of MS Office (special consideration given to those with high functioning excel use)
• General knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
• Ability to work with large data sets preferred
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize, but also flexible when needed to support the business
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, management, and other internal and external customers
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial files
• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet, and word processing programs, and email at a highly proficient level
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Oral and Written communication skills
• Organizational skills