Assistant Controller/Payroll Processor

Description

Your Future Role:

This role is responsible for helping the CFO oversee the day-to-day financial operations of a complicated family business with three primary revenue streams (retail, services & farming).  As the assistant controller you will participate in not only the financial controls & operations of the business but also the strategic integration and analysis of the business. This position is a great opportunity to learn the accounting intricacies of multiple businesses and grow your career.  Within a short time you will have an in depth understanding of an organization that operates in 4 separate software platforms (ERP's) best suited for each business entity.

 
Your Specific Job Responsibilities:

· Upholds Moana Nursery's strict safety policies

– Provides leadership and oversight through audits of accounts payables.

– Provides timely and accurate financial and inventory reports.

– Processes, posts, and records payroll.

– Ensures compliance with GAAP, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 

– Maintains and improves accounting policies, procedures, and systems.

– Provides excellent and professional service to customers in person and on the phone. All communication is professional, client-  driven, and helpful.

– Performs related duties as required or directed by management.

– Assists others as requested or assigned.

Maintains a safe and clean work environment. 

Physical Requirements & Activity:

· Applicant must be able to navigate daily up & down staircase

· Be able to sit for long periods of time

· Be able to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion

Expertise & Experience Requirements:

· High School or equivalent degree; college business courses a plus

· Minimum 4 years of Accounting and General Ledger experience

· Preferred: Advanced proficiency in Accounts Payable 

· Strong verbal and written communications

· Applicant must be 10-key proficient

· Applicant must be able to adhere to required data entry accuracy

· Payroll processing experience and applicant must be able to maintain confidentiality required in Payroll functions

·  Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).

· Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements.

· Proven experience in audits and preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

· Skilled in month-end closing procedures.

· Ability to draft and interpret checklists, reports, and professional correspondence; capable of understanding complex instructions and documentation.

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform detailed computations accurately and efficiently; proficient in basic arithmetic operations across various units of measure.

· Capacity to apply practical reasoning to execute instructions delivered in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; adept at resolving issues involving multiple variables within standardized frameworks 

Nice To Have Skills or Experiences:

· Associates or Bachelors Degree in Accounting

· Financial inventory experience

· Knowledge of horticulture or landscape accounting

· Works well under pressure and is able to prioritize and multi-task

· Experience with any of the following software: Paylocity, Epicor Eagle, Asset, or SBI Grower 

Your Future Work Schedule:

Our administrative office operates Monday - Friday. This position requires attendance from 8:00 am to 5 pm with occasional weekend work. The annual payroll cycle will dictate monthly schedules.

 
Your Future Salary & Benefits: The starting rate for this position is $65k-$75k depending on experience, and can increase based on performance. Other benefits for this role include:

· Paid Time Off

· Profit Sharing

· 401K plus company match

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Store Discount

· Training & Educational Opportunities

· Career Advancement

The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate shows up on time every day with a positive attitude ready for work. She or he thrives on a fast-paced high volume work environment. The ideal candidate is not shy about asking questions and owning mistakes, as well as achieving required results from other teammates that do not directly work within the department.

If you are looking for a career and not just a job this position might be right for you. There is plenty of opportunity to grow your career at Moana Nursery.