GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
Job SummaryThe Assistant Controller is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations while supporting core accounting functions, financial reporting, and month-end close. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys building strong cross-functional relationships, and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely financial work. You’ll guide and develop a team across multiple locations, help standardize processes through an ERP transformation, and serve as a key partner to the Controller and leadership team.
This role will be onsite in Dyersburg, TN. Relocation Assistance is available.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across all manufacturing locations.
Manage customer invoicing, collections, cash application, and resolution of billing issues with Sales and Customer Service.
Monitor AR aging, follow up on overdue accounts, and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
Lead vendor invoice processing, payment runs, and expense reimbursements while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, approval workflows, internal controls, and audit readiness.
Support 1099 reporting and year-end AP close procedures.
Lead and develop AR/AP specialists, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
Assist with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
Participate in budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and ongoing financial analyses.
Collaborate with the Controller on internal controls, policy improvements, and special projects.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and foundational accounting principles.
Experience in high-volume AP/AR environments; manufacturing or multi-site experience preferred.
Proficiency with ERP systems (Infor LN a plus) and strong Excel skills.
Clear, confident communication with the ability to partner effectively across departments.
A calm, organized, proactive approach to managing deadlines and solving problems.
Ability to lead through change, especially in centralizing or modernizing AP/AR processes.
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Location
Dyersburg, TN
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Accounts Receivable Processingunmatched
Billingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cash Applicationsunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Credit and Collectionsunmatched
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Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Past Due Accountsunmatched
Payment Processingunmatched
Policy Developmentunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Revenue Recognitionunmatched
Salesunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
User Documentationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
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