Location: Somerset, NJ – In-Person
Employment Type: Part-Time to Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible / Based on Business Needs
Salary: Based on Experience
Position Overview
A growing company in Somerset, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee and manage the company's day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations.
This is a hands‑on position for an accounting professional who is comfortable taking ownership of the accounting function rather than solely providing high‑level oversight. The Controller will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, completing reconciliations and month‑end close, preparing financial reports, and coordinating with the company's outside CPA or accounting firm when necessary.
The position will initially be part‑time, with the potential to grow into a full‑time role based on the company's needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the company's day‑to‑day accounting and bookkeeping functions.
- Manage accounts receivable and collections.
- Oversee accounts payable, including invoices and payments.
- Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on collections.
- Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records.
- Review transactions and ensure expenses are properly recorded and categorized.
- Identify discrepancies and investigate accounting or financial issues.
- Maintain organized supporting documentation for financial transactions.
Reconciliations & Month‑End Close
- Perform and review bank and account reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies.
- Manage the month‑end closing process.
- Prepare journal entries and adjustments as necessary.
- Ensure financial records are complete and accurate before closing each reporting period.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
- Provide accurate and timely financial information to ownership and management.
- Monitor expenses and identify unusual transactions, discrepancies, or opportunities for improved financial controls.
- Assist management in understanding the company's financial performance.
- Maintain accurate accounting records to support tax preparation and year‑end reporting.
CPA & External Accounting Coordination
- Coordinate with the company's outside CPA and accounting firm as needed.
- Prepare financial records and supporting documentation for tax and year‑end purposes.
- Respond to accounting questions and provide requested reports or documentation.
- Help ensure the company's internal accounting records remain organized and ready for outside review.
Qualifications
- Previous Controller, senior accounting, or comparable hands‑on accounting experience required.
- Strong accounting and bookkeeping background.
- Hands‑on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections.
- Experience performing bank and account reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month‑end close.
- Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
- Proficiency with accounting software.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
- Ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the accounting function.
- Dependable, professional, and capable of handling confidential financial information.
- Experience coordinating with outside CPAs or accounting firms preferred.