Remote Assistant Controller

Summary

The job is a remote Contract/Consultant position at World Business Lenders, involving accounting duties such as book-closing, reconciliation of select GL accounts, coordination with Loan Administration, 1099 generation, and special projects. Requires excellent English communication skills, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, 5-10 years’ general accounting experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and IFRS/GAAP knowledge.

Requirements

• 100% fluency in English, with exceptional English verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5-10 years’ general accounting experience and demonstrated technical accounting knowledge
• Well-versed in IFRS and/or GAAP accounting
• Proficient with Microsoft: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint required; Teams experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Controller to close books every month
• Accounting for loans, fixed assets, NPL and REO assets, fees, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and other accounts (FAS 91 accounting)
• Reconciliation of select GL accounts, including cash and accrual accounts
• Coordinate with Loan Administration (servicing system) regarding recording loan updates and related data in Accounting system
• Annual 1099 generation and filing with IRS
• Special Projects including automation of processes through inhouse initiatives/3rd party vendors and other duties as assigned in support of the Corporate Controller
• Ensure timely vendor payment, review and monitor accounts payable aging analysis
• Set up wires, ACH and book transfers
• Communicate with vendors as required
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, processes and internal controls

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Sage GL and AP is preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Compensation DOE
• 11 US Paid Holidays