Career Personnel

Senior Accountant - Controller

Career Personnel - Montgomery, AL, United States

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT / CONTROLLER

Reports to: Vice President, Finance

Job Summary

  • We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant / Controller to oversee the financial operations of our company.
  • This role is responsible for managing daily accounting functions, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, preparing financial reports, and implementing strong internal controls.
  • The ideal candidate will have QuickBooks expertise, an understanding of tax compliance, and the ability to lead financial planning and reporting processes.

 

Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting

  • Assist with the monthly general ledger accounting activities, reconciliations, and
  • financial transactions, including accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
  • Assist HR with payroll processes as needed.
  • Maintain and optimize QuickBooks to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
  • Manage the month-end and year-end closing process, including journal entries and accruals.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports).
  • Develop and enforce internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and prevent errors.
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide financial insights to executive leadership.
  • Forecasting & Cash Flow Management.
  • Assist with development and monitoring of monthly forecasts.
  • Develop quarterly and annual cash flow projections.
  • Assist with quarterly client payment reconciliations
  • Work closely with executive leadership to align financial planning with company
  • goals.

Tax Compliance & Audits

  • Assist with preparation of and payments for tax filings, including payroll and sales tax.
  • Assist with reporting and controls necessary for state and federal tax compliance.
  • Assist with the timely and accurate preparation of federal, state, and local tax reporting.
  • Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audits, working with auditors and tax advisors.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
  • 3-4 years of accounting/finance experience, (1+ years in a leadership role preferred).
  • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and financial reporting tools.


Posted On: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Compensation: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00



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