Assistant Controller

Roland Machinery Company is a family owned company that was established in 1958 and, is one of the Mid-West’s leading heavy equipment dealers representing more than twenty-five outstanding manufacturers of construction, municipal, industrial and forestry equipment; expanding across 5 states and 17 locations. Lots of internal promotion and growth available. Roland is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) in accordance with Title 44, IL Administrative Code, Subpart C, Section 750.150

The Assistant Controller will assist in planning, directing, and participating in the accounting operations of the company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists in overseeing the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and General Ledger.
• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Reviews and assists in the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Manages real estate and property taxes for multiple facilities.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.
• Manages and files sales tax returns for multiple states.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• Five years or more of related experience required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to travel as needed.

Benefits:

• Full time regular employees are offered:
• Comprehensive PPO health plan, & prescription coverage with non-tobacco discount
• Flex spending account offered
• Dental and vision
• up to 4% 401K employer match, and a discretionary 2% annual profit-sharing contribution
• Paid time off, with additional 8 paid holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance