Controller / Senior Accountant

Certis USA

Butte (MT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Certis USA in Butte, MT is seeking a Controller / Senior Accountant to oversee the organization’s accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, month-end close, budgeting, and internal controls in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on accounting, experience with AP/AR, fixed assets, cost accounting, and financial reporting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support audits, with opportunities to drive process improvements and cost

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statement preparation, budgeting, and month-end closing.
Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong algebra skills including scientific notation.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations and financial analysis.
Prepare monthly management reports and variance analyses.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Support external and internal audits.
Manage accounts payable process for location.
Enter and maintain purchase orders within the accounting system.
Review invoices for accuracy and proper approvals.
Enter vendor bills into the accounting software.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain vendor records and support documentation.
Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
Manage accounts receivable process for location.
Maintain and transact customer sales orders within the accounting system.
Process and fulfill sales orders in the accounting software.
Generate customer invoices (international only) and statements.
Maintain customer records and sales revenue as appropriate.
Follow accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements.
Oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Analyze operating results and explain variances from budget and prior periods.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
Support strategic and operational decision-making through financial analysis.
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and business performance metrics.
Serve as the primary accounting resource for department managers and leadership.
Provide guidance and training on accounting processes and financial controls.
Collaborate with operations, purchasing, sales, and management teams.
Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Algebra skills including scientific

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Controller / Senior Accountant

Location: Butte, MT

Job Id: 157

# of Openings: 1

Full time position. Great Job / Great benefits. Manufacturing company is hiring a Controller / Senior Accountant to manage the organization’s accounting and financial operations while actively performing day-to-day accounting functions in a fast-paced, interesting company. This role oversees the general ledger, financial reporting, budget support, internal controls, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close processes. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional who can manage all aspects of the accounting cycle while ensuring accurate financial reporting. The candidate is also involved in product cost accounting, inventory management and cost analysis for the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & General Accounting

Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
Perform balance sheet and income statement reconciliations and financial analysis.
Prepare monthly management reports and variance analyses.
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
Support external and internal audits.

Accounts Payable Management

Manage accounts payable process for location.
Enter and maintain purchase orders within the accounting system.
Review invoices for accuracy and proper approvals.
Enter vendor bills into the accounting software.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain vendor records and support documentation.
Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.

Accounts Receivable Management

Manage accounts receivable process for location.
Maintain and transact customer sales orders within the accounting system.
Process and fulfill sales orders in the accounting software.
Generate customer invoices (international only) and statements.
Maintain customer records and sales revenue as appropriate.

Controller Functions

Follow accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements.
Oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Analyze operating results and explain variances from budget and prior periods.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
Support strategic and operational decision-making through financial analysis.
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and business performance metrics.

Leadership and Collaboration

Serve as the primary accounting resource for department managers and leadership.
Provide guidance and training on accounting processes and financial controls.
Collaborate with operations, purchasing, sales, and management teams.
Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial statement preparation, budgeting, and month-end closing.
Proficiency with accounting and ERP software.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong algebra skills including scientific notation.

Preferred

CPA designation or progress toward certification.
Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
Experience managing external audits.
Experience in inventory-based, distribution, manufacturing, retail, or multi-department operations.

Key Competencies

Financial Reporting
General Ledger Management
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Purchase Order Administration
Sales Order Processing
Budgeting & Forecasting
Internal Controls
Process Improvement
Leadership & Accountability

Reporting Structure

Reports To: General Manager

Careers at Certis

We are forward‑thinkers. We are team players. We establish goals and then exceed them. We help our customers succeed and we help our colleagues succeed. We innovate and we accelerate. We grow, we shift and we adapt to an industry that is seeing the most advancement in its lifetime.

Human Resources
Certis Biologicals, L.L.C
9145 Guilford Road, Suite 175
Columbia, Maryland 21046
HRdepartment@certisbio.com