Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Hood Container is seeking an Assistant Controller to support its centralized general accounting in Grand Rapids, MI. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional, who can quickly grow into a plant Controller.

The position will report to and assist the Controller with all general accounting functions. These functions include, but are not limited to journal entries, monthly closings, financial statements, account receivables (AR) & account payables (AP). The successful candidate will play a vital role in the day-to-day accounting operations.

Basic Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
• Five or more years of accounting experience
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Vlookup, Xlookup, formulas)

Knowledge – Skills - Abilities

• High level attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly motivated, proactive, willingness to engage and provide leadership to accounting support staff
• Ability work across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant and corporate objectives (multiple locations and job functions)
• Ability to Multitask and change focus when needed while maintaining strict deadlines
• Motivated to increase accounting knowledge and increase impact on the division management
• Ability to identify internal control opportunities

How you will contribute

• Work with local management to learn, develop and understand business objectives
• Cross-Train with others to learn and develop operations
• Participate in training opportunities to improve awareness of plant analysis and business partnering opportunities, general and plant cost accounting, purchasing and accounts payable
• Support month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports for site(s)
• Ability work across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant and corporate objectives (multiple locations and job functions)
• Develop to manage site profit & loss statement and fill in for Area Controller as needed
• Partner with Controller on improving internal controls within finance, accounting, and key support groups
• Co-dependently lead projects to improve overall processes for accounting & external departments

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee and own all aspects of AR/AP processes
• Prepare Monthly Financial Reports and related Schedules
• Maintain and consolidate Daily and Weekly Sales reporting
• Analyze spending variances, contribution, and profitability (trending analysis)
• Maintain and reconcile all Balance Sheet GL Accounts
• Reconcile Bank Statements
• Provide Ad-Hoc Analytical support for the Controller, Regional Controller and Division Site Managers and their staff
• Maintain and Balance Payroll Summaries and Statistical data
• Participate and provide leadership role in the month end closing process

Month End Accounting Functions

• Assist with the preparation, analysis and distribution of Monthly Financial Statements
• Reconcile inter-company cash receipts, payables and credit card processing
• Maintain and clear inter-company balancing between locations and Corp HQ
• Maintain multiple accrual files and worksheets that assist/drive the closing process
• Assist in other duties assigned by the Controller

Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:

• Competitive pay & benefits : We offer a base salary based on experience, a quarterly bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.
• Continuous learning : We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Caring & Empowering Company Culture : Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.
• Growing Company in a Sustainable Industry : Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging

Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States.

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