Controller

Tattoo Partners; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tattoo Partners is seeking an experienced accounting professional to own month-end close, payroll, and AR/AP for a multi-location retail business. You will reconcile accounts, prepare management reports, and collaborate with HR on payroll and compliance.

The role requires strong NetSuite and Square experience, advanced Excel skills, and a keen eye for detail. Based in Mesa, AZ, it offers a full-time on-site position with growth potential in a lean finance function.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of progressive accounting or bookkeeping experience in a multi-location business with retail inventory.
• Hands-on proficiency in NetSuite (GL, AP, inventory modules) and Square (POS/payments reconciliation).
• Payroll processing across hourly, salaried, and 1099 contractor populations; strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and strict reconciliation discipline.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for management review.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly and maintain cash forecasts.
• Manage payroll across hourly, W-2, and 1099 populations; ensure time tracking and withholding accuracy.
• Handle accounts payable lifecycle and vendor records; resolve billing discrepancies.
• Coordinate tax/compliance work with external firm and renew licenses/insurance.

Skills

Month-end close

Bank reconciliations

Cash forecasting

Payroll processing

Time tracking compliance

Multi-location operations

Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Square (POS)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Execute month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for management review
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a monthly basis
• Develop cash forecasting and short-term liquidity projections

Payroll

• Process weekly payroll across hourly, W-2, and 1099 vendor populations
• Work with operations leaders to ensure accurate time tracking, tax withholding, and compliance with multi-state/local requirements as applicable
• Maintain payroll records and respond to employee pay inquiries in coordination with HR team leader

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory transactions in Square and NetSuite, including transfer orders, purchase orders, and SKU creation
• Perform / oversee periodic inventory counts and process adjustments
• Coordinate with studio managers on inventory discrepancies and shrinkage

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice coding, approval routing, and payment processing
• Maintain vendor records and resolve billing discrepancies

Tax, Compliance & Administrative

• Serve as primary liaison with the external accounting/tax firm for annual tax return preparation, providing supporting schedules and documentation as requested
• Track and renew business licenses, permits, and insurance policies across all locations
• Maintain organized records to support audit and compliance requests

Qualifications

• Ideally, 3–6 years of progressive accounting/bookkeeping experience, ideally in a multi-location business with retail inventory
• Required: Hands-on proficiency in NetSuite (GL, AP, inventory modules) and Square (POS/payments reconciliation)
• Working knowledge of payroll processing across hourly, salaried, and 1099 contractor populations
• Strong Excel skills; comfort working with high transaction volumes across multiple entities/locations
• High attention to detail and strong reconciliation discipline
• Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines in a lean finance function

Preferred

• Experience in consumer services, retail, or healthcare services with a multi-location footprint
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or related field (not required with relevant prior experience)