Robert Half - Morton Grove, IL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Morton Grove, IL
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are offering an opportunity for a Controller in Morton Grove, Illinois, United States. This person will be responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining journal entries, and conducting bank reconciliations. This role is crucial in our telecom provider industry, and we are looking for someone with the right skills to join our team. The Controller will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, as well as the ability to manage a small team effectively. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement in financial processes. In this role, the Controller will prepare all financial statements and trial balances for various companies, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. They will also be responsible for preparing and submitting various date filings and remittances, including premium taxes and fees. The Controller will track bank activity and balances daily, download and review bank statements for all companies, and prepare bank reconciliations for draft accounts. Additionally, they will review bank reconciliations for all other accounts and act as the point of contact for auditors and examiners, providing all requested information and making necessary arrangements. The Controller will also manage a small team of staff and set up and conduct month-end processes, utilizing their skills in auditing, budget processes, intercompany accounting, and various accounting software.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare all financial statements and Trial Balances for various companies
  • Prepare and submit various date filings and remittances including premium taxes and fees
  • Review claim drafts and clear paid drafts from outstanding
  • Track bank activity and balances daily
  • Download and review bank statements for all companies
  • Prepare bank reconciliations for the draft accounts
  • Review bank reconciliations for all other accounts
  • Act as point of contact for auditors and examiners, providing all requested information and making necessary arrangements
  • Act as contact for DOI financial and regulatory sections
  • Manage a small team of staff
  • Set up and conduct month-end processes
  • Utilize skills in Auditing, Budget Processes, Intercompany Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Peachtree Accounting Software, GAAP Accounting, Business process improvement, Casualty Insurance, Trial Balance, Financial Statement, Financial Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliations.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Controller role or similar finance position
  • Proficient in Auditing and Budget Processes
  • Expertise in Intercompany Accounting and GAAP Accounting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Peachtree Accounting Software
  • Experience in Business Process Improvement
  • Knowledge of Casualty Insurance sector is advantageous
  • Familiarity with Trial Balance, Financial Statement, Financial Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, and Journal Entries
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • Professional certification such as CPA or CMA is preferred
  • Must have legal rights to work in the location of the job.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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