Job Description: Assistant Controller

Reports to: Controller

At Crisafulli Bros. our goal is to make every customer an ADVOCATE of our company; a customer who will speak highly of us and recommend us to family, friends and neighbors. In order to accomplish this, all staff members are responsible to build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships where the customers needs and expectations are met by the company each and every time they interact with us.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Controller with monthly, quarterly and yearly close.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain work in process accounting (WIP).
• Work with accounts payable department to ensure invoices are paid and discounts taken in a timely manner.
• Work with accounts receivable department to ensure invoices are collected promptly.
• Manage all calculations for insurance renewals and audits.
• Oversee and maintain annualization calculations.
• Assist with special projects as required.
• Perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation is necessary.
• Advanced excel skills required.
• Minimum 3 years direct knowledge of construction industry practices, NYS and federal government reporting law
• Strong knowledge in various accounting software
• Analytic by nature, able to understand financial results through comparative analysis of financial and non-financial data.
• Assist Project Accountant with work in progress reporting, insurance, bonds, waivers, AIA billing procedures
• Self-motivated and motivational with others
• Strong organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills are important, as interaction with a wide variety of people in person, over the phone or via email is essential
• Ability to complete tasks within a deadline.
• Ability to multi-task, is well-organized and able to manage priorities and workflow
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards and an acute attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within changing priorities with enthusiasm

LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business information and write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Strong ability to solve practical problems in a relatively short amount of time and have the ability to follow instructions furnished in written or oral form

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals need to sit or stand as needed; the ability to sit for prolonged periods is required. May require walking on uneven surfaces, tight spaces or heights in varying conditions at construction sites. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to handle materials and equipment and office documents throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Salary Range: $75,000-$125,000/yr