Controller POST NUMBER: 440398
Location: Mount Vernon, OH
Position Type: Full-Time Overview: We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive individual to manage all aspects of the accounting functions for one of our manufacturing clients! As the sole accounting professional, you will play a key role in overseeing the full spectrum of financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, and maintaining effective systems for inventory management and costing. Key Responsibilities:
- Month-End Close:
- Lead and manage the month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results.
- Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Reconcile accounts and investigate any discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Standard Costing & Cost Analysis:
- Maintain and monitor standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
- Perform variance analysis and report on cost discrepancies between standard costs and actual costs.
- Work closely with production and operations teams to ensure that cost assumptions are accurate and aligned with production.
- Inventory Management:
- Oversee the accurate recording and valuation of inventory, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
- Conduct monthly physical inventory counts and reconciliations to ensure accurate inventory records.
- Ensure proper inventory controls and procedures are in place to avoid discrepancies and loss.
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable:
- Process accounts payable (AP) transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payment to vendors.
- Manage accounts receivable (AR), ensuring invoices are issued and payments are collected in a timely manner.
- Reconcile AR aging reports, follow up on overdue accounts, and communicate effectively with clients to ensure payments are received.
- General Ledger Maintenance:
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with accounting principles.
- Manage journal entries, adjustments, and account reconciliations.
- Assist in maintaining and updating the chart of accounts as necessary.
- Financial Reporting & Compliance:
- Prepare internal financial reports and provide financial insights to management for decision-making purposes.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Assist with tax filings and annual audits as needed.
- Cash Flow Management:
- Monitor daily cash flow and ensure the company has adequate liquidity for operations.
- Provide cash flow projections and analysis to management.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting efficiency.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3 years of accounting experience, with a strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, including standard costing, inventory management, and month-end close processes.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial regulations.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in a manufacturing or small business environment.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and automated accounting solutions.
- Experience with tax preparation and compliance for small businesses.
Recommended Jobs
Route Service Sales Representative - UltraClean (4-Day Workweek)
Requisition Number: 204648 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Route Service Sales Representative - UltraClean to manage and grow customer accounts. Key Responsibilities Include: Provide…
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (, IL, United States)
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Loyola Medical Center & Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Loyola University Medical Center and Loyola University Chicago Stritch …
Production Supervisor - Third Shift
Position Summary: The Du Quoin, IL facility produces low & medium voltage power cables. As the facility continues to aggressively increase in productivity and lowers its manufacturing costs, there is…
Senior Sustaining Reliability Engineer
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to att…
Customer Service Representative
Job Description Job Description Salary: $15.25-$19.50 Customer Service Representative POSITION SUMMARY Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about prod…
Microsoft D365 CRM Functional Solution Architect, Senior Manager Save for Later Remove job
At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals an…
Associate Director, Finance R&D Clinical Sciences
Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We striv…
Warehouse Associate - Wire Cutter (2nd Shift)
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards…
ComEd - Testing & Commissioning Technical Development Senior Engineer
Who We Are: We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work wi…
Lead Engineer, Frontend
About Us We are bringing efficiency and transparency to Wall St., which we believe helps firms find and mitigate risk, creates a fair and inclusive playing field for market participants, and changes …