Controller

MRA Recruiting Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlin Sales is seeking a Controller in Milwaukee, WI to manage all financial and administrative functions, including financial statements, payroll, taxes, HR, IT, warehousing, compliance and purchasing. The role reports to the President and leads AR, AP, Purchasing and Milwaukee Warehouse Operations.

Ideal candidates will have an accounting degree, experience in a distribution environment, ERP system knowledge, and CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems is required.
• CPA preferred; strong Excel and data reporting skills are expected.
• Experience in distribution environment helpful; data warehouse reporting skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain banking relationships and credit facilities.
• Bank statement reconciliation and monthly financial statements preparation.
• Administer employee benefit plans including health insurance and 401(k).
• Property & casualty insurance renewals and claims management.
• HR issues, training and payroll processing; ensure payroll records are accurate.

Skills

Excel

Data warehouse reporting

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Carlin Sales
Controller
Milwaukee, WI
Primary Role

Responsible for financial and administrative functions of the company including financial statements, credit, payroll and income taxes, human resources, information technology, warehouse operations, company compliance and purchasing.

Basic Responsibilities

• Maintain banking relationship and credit facilities.
• Bank statement reconciliation.
• Administer and maintain compliance for employee benefit plans including health insurance and 401(k) plan.
• Property & casualty insurance renewals, compliance and claims management.
• Human resource issues, compliance and training such as forklift training, HAZMAT, safety and other training; manage new hire processing.
• Preparation of annual operating budget.
• Preparation of monthly financial statements and analysis. Review entries to all accounts, adjust as needed, and run final financial statements for the month.
• Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts.
• Compliance with sales tax requirements and preparation of sales tax returns.
• Update fixed asset schedules as additional assets are acquired and review fixed asset schedules.
• Prepare payroll.
• Ensure that all payroll records are maintained accurately and remain current.
• Review quarterly and annual payroll reports prepared by payroll company for accuracy and report any discrepancies.
• Prepare annual report of domestic corporation for the above mentioned corporation.
• Monitor inventory levels at all warehouse facilities, review and maintain vendor purchase contracts and rebate programs.
• Supervise accounting, purchasing personnel, and the Milwaukee warehouse manager.
• Monitor all sales orders processed, delivery charges, and credit applications received.
• Responsible for all year‑end adjusting entries prior to completion of the year‑end financial statements.
• Provide president, bank, and accounting firm with all required information for annual reviewed financial statements.
• Provide CEO, president with written financial analysis of monthly operating results.
• Supervise preparation of individual and corporate income tax returns.
• Responsible for paying the required installments on estimated taxes during the year and reviewing income during the year to amend these installments if required.
• Responsible for information technology system including software compliance, software updates, hardware and security.
• Enter and post necessary adjustments to accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Run sales and inventory analysis reports using data warehouse system.
• Prepare financials of owners of other businesses.
• DOT compliance of CDL drivers and equipment.
• Develop the expertise necessary to be the expert "go to person" in the functionality of our ERP.

Limits on Authority

Set by the President

Interactions

Positions reporting to this person:
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Milwaukee Warehouse Operations Manager.

This position reports to:
President

This position interacts with:
Customers, Suppliers, Financial and Government Institutions and Agencies, Employees.

Position Requirements

Education: Accounting degree

Experience: Experience in distribution environment helpful. Experience with ERP systems required.

Special Skills: CPA preferred. Experience with Excel, etc. Data warehouse report writing skills.

Work Schedule: You will be required to meet customer and company performance expectations. You will be expected to work from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. You will report to our Milwaukee facility located at 8170 N. Granville Woods Road.