Controller

Controller

Hillcrest Family Services

1 Positions

ID: 604500355

Posted On 07/15/2026

Refreshed On 10/16/2026

Job Overview

Responsibilities

The Controller is responsible for assisting with the preparation of financial statements, maintaining general ledger accounts, reconciling accounts, and supporting the accounting department in various financial activities. The Controller ensures that accounting functions are completed in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulations. In addition, you will:

• Adheres to accounting policies and follows processes.

• Supports the accounts’ payable function and acts as a back-up in the absence of the Accounts Payable Coordinator.

• Prepare and enter journal entries accurately and timely including monthly reoccurring journal entries and adjustments.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including balance sheet workpapers for FYE audit.

• Assists with financial analysis of grants, prepares grant and submits grant billing, make adjusting entries to the general ledger to ensure grant reconciliation.

• Reconcile, research and document general ledger accounts as assigned and report status, issues, and activity to the Director of Financial Operations.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Reconciles petty cash funds, bank statements and transactions in bank accounts.

• Accurately compiles information for cost reports including completing and maintaining cost allocation spreadsheets.

• Supports the Director of Financial Operations in the FYE audit and preparation of prepared by client schedule requests.

• Oversee posting and reconciling fixed asset schedules monthly.

• Processes semi-monthly payroll and accurately maintains deductions for tax withholding and benefits.

• Processes daily deposits electronically and maintain deposit records for the Cash Flow spreadsheet.

• Attends regularly scheduled meetings and special ad hoc meetings as needed.

• Maintaining internal controls and accounting systems to support accuracy and prevent fraud.

• Forecasting cash flow making recommendations based on performance data.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• Additional work experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

Experience:

• 1 – 3 years of accounting experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Suite.

• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills,.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion.

Licenses/Certifications:

• MandatoryReporterofChild/DependentAdultAbuseCertificationortheabilityto obtain within six (6) months of hire and every three (3) years thereafter required.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

• Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match

• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)

• 10 paid holidays

• 80 hours sick time

• 2 wellness days

• Staff development and training

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans

• Employer paid CEU's through Relias

• PerkSpot- employee discount program

• Employee assistance program

• Advancement opportunities

About the Organization

Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

* COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required

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Job Details

Categories

Accounting/Auditing

Human and Social Services

Information Technology/Telecommunications

Retail Sales

Sales/Service

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1066

Job REQ #

604500355

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260715

End Date

20261118

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Hillcrest Family Services

About the Company

Founded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help. In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well. Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community Involvement. With primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa.

Mission: Meeting people as they are today; Guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow. ~Help for today, Hope for tomorrow~