Controller Signal of Des Moines - 4.0 West Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Paid time off 401(k) 4% Match Qualifications Accounting systems Attention to detail QuickBooks Accounting and finance experience Process management

Accounting Full Job Description Location:

Des Moines, Iowa Schedule:

Full-time, on-site, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Typically work schedule however this may vary based on business needs.

Reports to:

Owner Company Size:

Fewer than 100 employees About the Position We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations for four related businesses in the security, advertising, and baked goods industries. This is a hands-on position for someone who can manage day-to-day accounting responsibilities, maintain accurate financial records, support payroll and job costing, oversee point-of-sale systems, and provide reliable financial information to ownership. The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, comfortable working independently, and experienced with QuickBooks. Strong QuickBooks experience is required for this position. The successful candidate must also be able to create, implement, manage, or oversee a point-of-sale system, including system setup, transaction accuracy, reporting, reconciliation, and coordination with accounting records. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements using QuickBooks.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Complete account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Oversee payroll processing and related accounting records.
• Create, implement, or oversee point-of-sale systems for applicable business operations.
• Evaluate POS system needs, assist with system selection or setup, and help establish appropriate procedures and controls.
• Monitor POS transactions, sales reporting, cash activity, payment processing, refunds, discounts, and related accounting entries.
• Reconcile point-of-sale reports to bank deposits, credit card settlements, sales records, and the general ledger.
• Troubleshoot POS and accounting discrepancies and coordinate with vendors or service providers as needed.
• Train or support employees in proper POS procedures and documentation.
• Support job costing, inventory accounting, and cost accounting activities as applicable to each business.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records for all four companies.
• Monitor accounting activity across multiple businesses and ensure transactions are properly recorded.
• Assist ownership with financial information, reporting, and accounting-related questions.
• Help maintain consistent accounting, cash-handling, POS, and financial procedures and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and point-of-sale processes, accuracy, controls, and efficiency.
• Coordinate with outside professionals, POS providers, payroll providers, or other service providers as needed.
• Perform other accounting and financial duties as assigned. Qualifications
• Proven accounting experience, preferably in a Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks is required.
• Experience creating, implementing, managing, or overseeing a point-of-sale system is required or strongly preferred.
• Experience with POS reporting, payment processing, cash reconciliation, inventory tracking, or retail and food-service accounting is preferred. Applicant will be tasked with implem,enting a POS system and inventory management system for one of the businesses.
• Experience managing accounting functions for multiple businesses is preferred.
• Knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Experience with payroll oversight.
• Experience with job costing, inventory, or cost accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work across multiple companies.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• CPA certification is not required.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who can manage the details while understanding how accounting, point-of-sale systems, and financial controls support the broader business. This person should be comfortable working directly with the owner, handling confidential financial information, meeting deadlines, maintaining accurate records across four businesses, and ensuring that sales and POS activity is properly reflected in the accounting records. We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, proactive, and interested in taking ownership of the accounting function. The successful candidate will be able to work independently without direct supervision of an accounting team and will bring a practical, business-minded approach to accounting, POS oversight, process improvement, and financial reporting. Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa.
• Regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Reports directly to the owner.
• No direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Supports accounting and POS operations for four businesses in the security, advertising, and baked goods industries.

Compensation and Benefits Compensation and benefits will be discussed with qualified candidates based on experience and qualifications. How to

Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your accounting experience, including your experience with QuickBooks, payroll oversight, job costing, inventory, point-of-sale systems, POS reporting and reconciliation, and managing accounting activities for multiple businesses

Benefits:

401(k) 4% Match Paid time off Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person