LSSI is hiring a full-timeAssistant Controller. Manage LSSI's annual audit and all aspects of financial statement preparation for LSSI and Subsidiaries. Supervise staff to accomplish proper internal controls and to complete work in a timely manner.

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you're helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $90,000-$110,000/Year.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Manage month end close process and financial reporting package preparation, including balance sheet, statement of activities, cash flows and indirect cost allocations for
  • LSSI
  • The Foundation
  • The Worker's Compensation Trust
• Oversee and coordinate the annual audit for LSSI and the Foundation. Report findings and audit adjustments to the Controller and CFO at weekly meetings during audit.
• Identify and resolve accounting theory and financial statement issues.
• Manage accounting staff and deliver reviews, hire and terminate, as appropriate.
• Train LSSI staff on all aspects of Dynamics Great Plains usage throughout the state of Illinois.
• Gather data and report on specific items when requested by management or audit.
• Significant audit work paper management, preparation and guidance.
• Analyze financial statements for errors and explain significant variances.
• Manage key GL processes: Balance Sheet reconciliations, new/closed networks, locations, programs, account set up, etc.
• Performs other related tasks as needed.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor Accounting Degree required.
• CPA preferred.
• Dynamics Great Plains experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.