Accounting Manager/Controller

Ultimate Staffing is seeking experienced accounting manager/controller level candidates. The Controller oversees the Finance Department and activities ensuring compliance with all federal and state requirements. The Controller supervises and provides direction to staff to ensure timely completion of accounts payable and receivables functions.Works closely with the Director of Finance and other members of the management team to:Develop and maintain financial/ operation statistics record keeping and reporting systems.Enter and maintain documentation for accounts payable, its coding and cost accounting.Ensure that all general ledger accounts are reconciled to subsidiary records on a monthly basis.Work with program staff to prepare documentation for budgets for government contracts and other billable activities.Manage financial statistics aspects of federal, state, and local government contracts and grants.Oversee, in conjunction with independent auditor, preparation of annual audit.Reconciles bank deposits and cash receipts, and prepares related journal entriesAssists with annual audit. Responsibilities Supports the organization by preparing profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. Work to support the team by establishing, maintaining, and coordinating expected accounting and accounting control procedures. Supports executive team by providing analysis and review of budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants. Monitors and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. Prepares and reviews budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents. Analyzes revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels to ensure expenditure control. Works to resolve accounting discrepancies. Supports the overall functions of the Finance department by recommending, developing, and maintaining financial databases, computer software systems and manual filing systems. Oversees and/or completes the input and handling of financial data and reports. Supports the organization by interacting with internal and external auditors in completing audits. Qualifications EDUCATION This position requires a Bachelor's a degree in business administration with a major in accounting or equivalent education and business experience required. PRIOR EXPERIENCE Minimum of five (5) years of experience directing accounting activites Must know theory and application of general cost accounting methods. Must have excellent communication skills including the ability to work with difficult customers (internal and external). SKILLS Knowledge of or experience with accounting software Knowledge of research techniques sufficient to collect and interpret data, descriptive statistics to analyze statistical data and prepare estimates. Team player and customer-service oriented. Intermediate to Advanced computer skills. Proficient with MS Office suite, specifically Excel and Word. Proficient with email. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Positive professional insight. Flexibility and dependability. Demonstrated good problem-solving skills; sound judgment. Understanding of modern office practices and procedures including email. Attention to detail and excellent follow-through on work tasks. Work product is error-free. Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Compensation $100K -$120K+ DOE All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr