Controller

• Job Description and Requirements:

Growing, family-owned Agricultural and Construction Equipment leasing business is looking for a full-time Controller, for Galesburg Illinois office.

Position Description:

· Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions

· Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting

· Coordinating and preparing GAAP financial statements

· Updating monthly depreciation system

· Reconcile daily transactions by balancing on-line banking with general ledger (QuickBooks Desktop)

· Balancing monthly bank statements

· Manage all aspects of Payroll and commissions

· Overseeing state and federal regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance

· Posting records, proofreading, performing data entry

· Maintain legal files, databases and records

· Auditing of all lease files for accuracy of documents

· Work directly with and supporting other office personnel with daily operations

· Working directly with accounting firm during annual audit and filing of tax returns

· Assist with underwriting applications, including acquiring credit information, processing of applications, approving/denying

· Introduce new practices and procedures to parallel with the company’s growth and streamline practices

Controller Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
• Ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience in field
• Experience and familiarity with QuickBooks Desktop
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with accounting software, willingness to learn new software.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting and budgeting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/federal regulations
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
• Attention to detail
• Agriculture background is a plus

Company Benefits: Retirement, Vacation, Holidays, Performance Bonus

Hours & Compensation

Salary: $80,000-$90,000

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 – 4:30, with the possibility of additional hours during busy times

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Galesburg, IL 61401 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Galesburg, IL 61401: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000