We are looking for a Controller to lead core accounting and cash management activities for a transport organization based in Fremont, Nebraska. This position oversees financial reporting, tax compliance, and account reconciliations across multiple entities while supporting the broader administration team. The role also partners with leadership on financial visibility, audit readiness, and special projects that support ongoing business operations.

Responsibilities:

Oversee daily cash activity across multiple entities and develop short-term forecasts to support sound financial planning. Produce weekly cash reporting and complete monthly bank reconciliations to ensure balances are accurate and fully supported. Prepare recurring journal entries, supporting schedules, and monthly financial statements in a timely and accurate manner. Manage payroll-related tax filings and payments at the federal and state level, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semi-monthly obligations. Administer sales and use tax reporting, income tax payments, and required annual or periodic state filings to maintain compliance. Maintain fixed asset records, debt schedules, and line of credit tracking while preparing related reports for financial review. Support accounting operations tied to freight billing, driver settlements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and independent contractor transactions. Coordinate materials for annual internal audit activities, review outstanding financial exceptions, and help resolve open items efficiently. Process manual payments, employee expense reimbursements, bonus-related data, and other accounting tasks as needed. Contribute to management meetings and assist with special financial projects assigned by leadership. Demonstrated experience in cash management, journal entry preparation, and month-end close activities. Strong ability to prepare and analyze financial statements with a high degree of accuracy. Working knowledge of account reconciliations, general ledger processes, and supporting accounting documentation. Experience handling tax filings and regulatory reporting in a multi-entity environment is preferred. Advanced organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and other Windows-based tools. Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across departments and with external auditors. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .