Contract Controller Beechmont

Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations oversee month-end close activities and help clean up and strengthen existing financial processes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving systems controls and reporting accuracy.

What Youll Do:

Accounting Operations

• Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Oversee accounts payable accounts receivable and cash management activities.
• Review accounting transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting data within the organizations financial systems including Tekion.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Lead the monthly financial close process including journal entries accruals reclassifications and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze financial results and identify unusual variances trends and opportunities for improvement.

Financial Cleanup & Process Improvement

• Review and correct historical accounting records account coding and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve unreconciled balances and longstanding accounting discrepancies.
• Lead efforts to clean up balance sheet accounts and accounting issues inherited from prior processes.
• Develop and implement improved accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Recommend and execute process improvements that increase efficiency accuracy and visibility into financial performance.

Compliance & Reporting

• Assist with annual audits and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain complete and organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support budgeting forecasting and cash flow management activities.

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience with full-cycle accounting responsibilities.
• Previous experience as a Controller Assistant Controller Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Demonstrated success with bank reconciliations account reconciliations month-end close processes and accounting cleanup projects.
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in the automotive dealership industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Tekion accounting software is highly desirable.

Why Apply

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening accounting processes improving financial reporting accuracy and helping bring structure and organization to a growing operation. If you enjoy taking ownership solving complex accounting challenges and partnering with leadership to drive financial excellence wed love to hear from you.

Apply today!

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Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA)

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