Assistant Controller

Market America | SHOP.COM, a product brokerage and Internet marketing company that specializes in One-to-One Marketing, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Controller will perform daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting functions for corporate and branch locations.

Mandarin Language Skills Preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares monthly consolidated financial package for executive management.
• Performs month end closing procedures and analyzes balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Monitors cash balances and reconciles bank accounts to ensure sufficient accounts levels.
• Participates in supervision of personnel to meet expectations.
• Prepares and assists external accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness of governmental filings.
• Directs communication with foreign branch locations to continue daily and monthly operations.
• Provides input for process improvement to increase efficient operations.
• Complies with company policies and procedures.
• Works on specific projects and issues as such needs arise

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directs the work of others. Participates in the hiring process, performance evaluation, discipline, and rewarding.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• At least three to five years of experience in accounting.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Experience with multi-currency.

Skills:

• Proficient use MS Office Products.
• Above moderate level of English speaking, writing, and reading comprehension; active listening; critical thinking; judgment; mathematics; evaluation; and attention to detail.