Controller

Booktemps; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Booktemps is seeking a controller for their client's office in Rockville, MD. This role involves overseeing the accounting department, managing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles.

The ideal candidate should have a BS in accounting, CPA or MBA preferred, and proficiency in Quickbooks Enterprise. The position requires at least 5-7 years of experience and offers an opportunity to supervise a team.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least a BS in accounting or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting.
• Familiarity with Quickbooks Enterprise is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the accounting department.
• Produce financial reports daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Supervise and coordinate a staff of 2.

Skills

Quickbooks Enterprise

Public accounting

Accounting for retail

Education

BS in accounting, business or related field

CPA or MBA

Quickbooks Proadvisor Certification

Tools

Quickbooks POS

Paypal

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a controller who will be primarily based in our client's office in Rockville, MD. The client is a growing retailer. The controller will oversee operations of the accounting department and will be responsible for the accounting operations of the company to include the production of daily, weekly and monthly financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in Quikbooks Enterprise. Familiarity with Quickbooks POS is a plus.

Ideal candidate should also be familiar with Paypal. There are online sales that are paid through Paypal.

The controller will supervise and coordinate a staff of 2. You will report to the CEO.

The books are a little messy and need some cleaning up. Priority will be to assess the books and Booktemps will help you with additional temporary staff to get the books ready for audit by March 2019.

Qualifications

• At least BS in accounting, business or related field.
• CPA or MBA preferred or a combination of progressive experience in a similar position
• Quickbooks Proadvisor Certification (Enterprise) or at least 1 year experience using Quickbooks Enterprise.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience. Some experience in public accounting highly desired.
• Familiarity with accounting for retail preferred but not necessary.

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