CPA Controller

St. Johns Ship Building

Florida

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Balance Sheet, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Construction, Contract Requirements, Corporate Policies, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employment Contracts, External Audit, Federal Government, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, Government Contracts, Government Requirements, Health Insurance, Journal Entries, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Payroll Tax, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Management, Production Control, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Reports, Request for Information (RFI), Risk Management, Sales Tax, State Government, Systems Maintenance, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Florida

POSTED

2 days ago

CPA

St Johns Ship Building, Inc. is a full-service shipbuilding and marine repair company that specializes in new construction and repair of commercial aluminum and steel vessels. Operations are conducted in a storm-protected 100-acre inland campus in the city of Palatka just 30 miles southwest of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River that provides direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. We are committed to providing top quality craftsmanship and personalized service by delivering vessels on time and on budget.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate MUST OBTAIN A CPA LICENSE and will have accounting experience in shipbuilding and/or ship repair and be familiar with commercial and Department of Defense (DoD) contracting requirements. This experience is essential for managing financial processes supporting government and commercial shipbuilding projects.

The Controller will plan, direct and assist in the accounting operations of the company. They will create and maintain Journal entries, books, policies, procedures and best practices for the accounting and finance departments in accordance with GAAP.

Salary Range: $105K- $120K

Responsibilities

Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
Completes month end close by the 15^th of each month.
Oversees the production of periodic financial reports and ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
Ensures that accounts payable and receivable are completed and reconciled per company policy and accounting standards of practice each month.
Works with the purchasing team and follows company polices and best practices for the accounting of the purchasing of goods and services for the yard.
Works with various departments on IT policies and procedures for the organization’s accounting system requirements and reports.
Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s financial performance.
Supports the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management on a regular basis.
Provides financial analysis and maintains the books monthly processing and approving all Journal entries with emphasis on cost, revenue and balance sheet accounts.
Works with external auditors and provides all requested information for the annual audit.
Files/reviews quarterly and annual payroll tax, sales tax and other regulatory organization reports and all account reconciliations.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

CPA REQUIRED
8 or more years of related experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
Proficient in ERP, earned value and accounting software (Visual).
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Perform all monthly account reconciliations.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.

What We Have to Offer You

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
Company paid Short Term Disability
Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
Company Match 401K
Paid holidays
Personal and Vacation time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand O (Occasionally) Walk O (Occasionally)

10 lbs or less F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs O (Occasionally)

Sit F (Frequently) Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally) Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Climb O (Occasionally) Crawl O (Occasionally) Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) Bend O (Occasionally)

21-50 lbs O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable) Push/Pull

12 lbs or less N (Not Applicable) 13-25 lbs N (Not Applicable) 26-40 lbs N (Not Applicable) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (hear alarms and radios)

Sense of Touch

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor Environment/Office Environment/Heated/Air Conditioned

Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Please complete Employment Application http://www.stjohnsshipbuilding.com/uploads/files/Employment-Application.pdf

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

St Johns Ship Building is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About the Company

St. Johns Ship Building

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