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