Working at Hydro International is about making a difference—whether that’s at home, at work, or in the wider world.

It all starts with our purpose: to protect people, places and the planet from flooding, pollution and water scarcity. Our mission is to make the difference and it's at the heart of everything we do.

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We're active in our communities and in the environment. We're committed to working ethically and sustainably, and we know that we all grow by building diversity and inclusivity. Our values guide us and motivate us to be the best we can be, for ourselves, for our customers and for the planet.

We work hard to make a difference. We want you to make a difference too!

We are seeking a full-time Assistant Controller for the Americas Wastewater businesses located in Hillsboro, OR. This position will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by reconciling, analyzing, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. This position will prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, prepare month-end reports, and assist the Financial Controller with special projects. This position will act as a back up to all other activities of the Financial Controller in their absence.

Competence & Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Accounting/Finance.
• 10+ professional experience in Accounting/Finance. 3+ years of experience as Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller experience.
• Strong knowledge in GAAP, MS Office, MS Dynamics, Mathematics, familiarity with IFRS, strong GL and sales tax knowledge.
• Positive attitude, initiative, commitment, Integrity.
• Process improvement oriented.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Project Accounting preferred.
• Ability to communicate internally and externally regarding accounting matters.
• Comfortable with establishing relationships and collaborating with customers, suppliers and employees.

Key Duties:
General:

• Supports Controller in managing the accounting and financial activities of the company.
• Consults with leadership to identify accounting issues and implement procedures to ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations.
• Interpret data to assist with creation of annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Collaborate with Controller to create and implement accountability systems and internal controls that prevent errors and inaccurate accounting documents.
• Provide training and guidance to the team including cross-training of accounting functions.
• Assist with creating Standard Operating Procedure documentation.
• Assist with reconciling Work in Process.

Receivables/Payables Management

• Assist with oversight of accounts receivable and payables activities as needed to ensure accuracy.
• Invoice customers for parts/service and project billing according to their contract milestones and terms and conditions.
• Process waivers and pay applications.
• Ensure sales tax, retentions, accounts receivable GLs are reconciled on an ongoing basis.
• Create new accounting project files / document and adhere to contract terms (unique for each contract)
• Work closely with Project Engineers to be aware of important project milestones.

Fixed Asset

• Record and maintain record of fixed assets
• Record monthly depreciation
• Record any sale or disposal of fixed assets
• Prepare annual property tax statement from fixed asset records
• Ensure locations are accurate

General Ledger

• Perform miscellaneous and adjusting journal entries
• Reconcile working journals to general ledger at month-end
• Update month-end workbooks with data and spreadsheets

Month-End Process

• Perform reconciliations on balance sheet accounts
• Update and roll-forward financial and monthly management reports.
• Assist with creation of monthly financial statements.
  

Sales Tax Reporting

• Updates system with current rates.
• Monitors billing process to ensure proper GL reconciliation and sales tax execution.
• Ensure compliance with states and monitor tax nexus.

Inventory Counts

• Assist with regular cycle/full counts of inventory and data entry.

General:

• To apply the requirements of the BS EN ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 as appropriate within your area of responsibility.
• To be responsible for the Health and Safety and Environmental aspects affecting self, employees and projects in your control.
• Other duties which the company may reasonably require the individual to undertake including cross training.

Physical & Other Requirements:

• Ability to work in office environment
• US citizenship or ability to work in the US.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Passport