Assistant Controller

Description

Balanced Body is hiring! We are seeking a technically skilled and analytical Assistant Controller to join our Accounting team. The responsibilities of the position include recording day to day financial transactions, assisting the Controller with month end closing activities (e.g. bank reconciliations and recurring journal entries), miscellaneous reporting, and general team support where and as needed.

To be successful in the position you will be able to meet deadlines, demonstrate great attention to detail and consistency in following processes, and work well in a team environment. The individual we are seeking will be an excellent communicator and be process oriented.

You will be working with other Accounting professionals whose focus will be on general accounting responsibilities from A/R, A/P and Payroll to month end closing and financial statement generation and distribution. You should be comfortable in a fluid environment where priorities could shift on occasion. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an industry leader that is strong, stable, growing, and environmentally sensitive.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Oversee accounting and banking records, ledgers and reporting, ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements;
• Participate in month and year-end closing activities, such as preparing bank reconciliations, reconciling current asset and liability account activities, and others as assigned;
• Support international accounting processes, including tracking foreign subsidiary financial performance, managing foreign currency (FX) translations, and assisting with international consolidation workflows in accordance with US GAAP.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and safeguards over financial transactions;
• Oversee licensing and registration with various state agencies, including sales tax licenses and compliance reporting;
• Manage third party accounting support for calculations of sales tax and related returns;
• Generate and distribute periodic reports for management review;
• Assist with annual tax return support, compliance documents and employee benefit plan audit support, and others as needed;
• Act as back-up to other Accounting team members as needed to keep the department running smoothly;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance;

· 2-4 years of relevant general ledger accounting experience;

· Sales tax management a plus;

· Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles;

· Experience working with accounting software;

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Outlook);

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

· Detail-oriented, organized and analytical, with an ability to juggle multiple tasks;

· Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality;

The Company

https://www.pilates.com/BBAPP/V/company/craftsmanship.html

Balanced Body is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of Pilates equipment, as well as a provider of high-quality Pilates and other mind-body instructor training and continuing education. We currently do business in over 100 countries, with world-renowned customer service and a serious commitment to environmentally friendly business practices. If you want to work with a company with a passion for changing lives in ways small and large, let us hear from you.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) with company match
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Employer Paid!
• Paid time off and holidays

Balanced Body is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity.

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