Accounting Controller

Job DescriptionJob Description SUMMARY:

Manages and coordinates activities and operations of the accounting department and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, and monitors systems for general accounting.
• Reviews and analyzes the organization's accounting operation; establishes, develops, and/or recommends economic objectives and policies to management.
• Prepares and analyzes financial and operational reports; prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, banks, investors, and other external parties.
• Coordinates the preparation of corporate budgets and forecasts.
• Manages monthly accounting close cycle; prepares month-end financial statement.
• Reviews and analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
• Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates the implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
• Performs daily banking procedures.
• Prepares 1099s.
• Processes payroll.
• Analyzes, reviews, and audits overall general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable systems.
• Creates and implements annual department strategic plan.
• Coordinates year-end audits.
• Maintains and manages department budget.
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops accounts payable staff; manages schedules and workflow.
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conform to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in accounting or finance or equivalent.
• Two to four years of related experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Basic competence in the duties and tasks of supervised employees.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and the scientific method.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Bilingual
• English/Spanish

COMPETENCIES

• Interpersonal Skills
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Leadership
• Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Cost Consciousness
• Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost-saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Ethics
• Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgment
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism
• tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions