Assistant Controller (Manufacturing)
Naples, Florida, United States
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Payroll Processing (Primary Preparer)

  • Execute full-cycle biweekly payroll, including entering rate and 401(k) changes, reconciling all entries, and submitting for Controller review.
  • Record payroll journal entries and accruals; respond to CFO review questions and send 401(k) funding emails.
  • Process quarterly 941 reconciliations; assist with W-2/1099 preparation, 401(k) Annual Census, and workers' compensation audit support.
  • Coordinate with HR on payroll impacts of holidays, bonuses, new job codes, and compliance reminders (1095-C, PCORI, etc.).

Weekly Reporting

  • Prepare and distribute the weekly Production Hours Report and Actual vs. Budget Report.
  • Support the Controller in preparing the weekly Flash Report, including AR/AP aging, bank register updates, and budget components.

Monthly Reconciliations & Reporting

  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations for operating and wire accounts within the first five business days.
  • Prepare the monthly Tooling Report and Sales Breakdown schedule; distribute the monthly sales quantity report to the executive team.
  • Generate and distribute monthly AP/AR distribution reports (missing tracking numbers, serialized items, missing invoices, missing credits).

Daily Transaction Processing

  • Process electronically paid invoices and transactions in NetSuite daily; scan payment confirmations into Vendor Checks.
  • Reconcile the wire account balance with the Receivables position via the weekly cash bank activity report.

Department Support

  • Provide backup coverage for the AP and AR Specialists during lunches, appointments, and vacations.
  • Assist the Controller with NetSuite transaction corrections, ad hoc reporting requests, and special projects as directed.
  • Serve as secondary phone coverage for the front desk (most calls are internal employees).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 3–5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience with demonstrated ownership of recurring close and reporting tasks.
  • Hands-on experience processing full-cycle payroll in a multi-employee environment, including 941s, W-2s, and 1099s.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfortable with reconciliations, report exports, and multi-tab workbooks.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet recurring weekly and monthly deadlines without prompting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience.
  • Manufacturing industry background.
  • Familiarity with CBIZ or similar payroll/compliance platforms.
  • CPA or active pursuit of CPA licensure.


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