Sample Job Description for Accounting Controller


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Job Title: Accounting Controller

Location of the Job: West Chicago, IL 60185

Years of Experience: 1+to 3 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Bachelor’s degree

Job Summary:

Our client, a very small company in the manufacturing/distribution industry, is seeking a standalone Controller/Accounting Manager to work in their office in West Chicago, IL

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Understand and enforce GSA reporting requirements
  • Enforce policies developed by corporate counsel to comply with customer and vendor paperwork requirements
  • Supervise accounting department staff (5 employees)
  • Prepare monthly closing including adjusting journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Ensure compliance with sales and use tax laws of multiple states and filing of required sales and use tax returns
  • Prepare bi-weekly for payroll including calculation of sales commissions and other incentive pay using Paychex payroll service
  • Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP for software vendors

Position Requirements:

  • Driving to work is recommended
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Person should be flexible and have a positive attitude
  • Must be professional, self motivated, reliable and punctual
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Notary Public License required
  • CPA preferred
  • Must have 7 years of accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Excel are mandatory