Controller

$82,000 - $158,000/Yr

Unclassified - McCook, NE

Full-time - Mid Level

McCook, NE

About the position

An extremely successful company in the ag business is currently seeking a Controller to join their team near the area in NW Kansas. The Controller will prepare and maintain financial records to track the organization's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This role is crucial for ensuring the financial health of the organization and will involve a variety of accounting tasks that contribute to the overall financial management of the company. The Controller will be responsible for performing general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization. This includes preparing monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements, as well as maintaining the general ledger. The role requires coding invoices, setting up new accounts, reconciling accounts, and closing the monthly books. Additionally, the Controller will reconcile bank accounts at least monthly, verify deposits, and address inquiries from banks, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported. In this position, the Controller will also manage accounts receivable collections, verify and complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable, and ensure that payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. The Controller will provide assistance to outside auditors by gathering necessary account information and documents to perform the annual audit. Filing tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies is also a key responsibility. Furthermore, the Controller will manage the purchasing and invoicing system and maintain knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. Other related duties may be assigned as needed, making this a dynamic and engaging role within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organization.
• Prepares monthly balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Maintains the general ledger.
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books.
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts; manages accounts receivable collections.
• Verifies and/or completes payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing system.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field, required.
• At least 3 years of related experience required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work environment in the ag business sector