Controller

Hope Administrative Services, DBA as Central Transportation System, Scobey Moving and Storage, Spectrum Relocation Group, and International Moving and Warehouse.  Whether directly through our own offices and service centers, or in concert with a worldwide network of service partners, we are positioned to assist our customers with any relocation, anywhere in the world.  We are experience you can trust!

The Controller will be responsible for hands-on oversight of the day to day accounting operations, including financial reporting, accounts payables/receivables, vendor management, tax filings and all other related accounting responsibilities and special projects.  Maintain accounting records and controls to ensure that the company’s financial data and performance are accurate and results reported correctly. 

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the President, work on day to day accounting responsibilities and works cross functionally with all branches/departments to ensure that all financial goals are met.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all accounting reports and financials.
• Coordination of audits and the establishment and constant improvement of accounting policies which will include the development of efficient and effective processes that also support key areas of the business as well as internal controls.
• Reviews financials for trends for both revenue and expenses. Identify areas that are deficient, losing money or other anomalies and analyze to determine root cause, propose and implement solutions and ensure results meet expectations.
• Develop and maintain concrete accounting policies, processes and systems to ensure optimal controls for the company.
• Oversee the monthly close of the company books, the general ledger, and reporting of financial results. Enhance and drive the monthly financial close process including preparation and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries for multiple entities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management financial health reports which will include, revenue/ expenses as well as financial comments with recommendations.
• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger transactions ensuring established department and company deadlines.
• Maintains chart of accounts; actively collaborates with various managers confirming department structure and coding.

• Manages team to ensure all invoices are approved for payment, including account coding and consistent posting of transactions.
• Conducts performance management reviews with accounting staff to include goal setting and performance evaluation.
• Oversees that sales and driver commission statements are created time for for each pay period. 
• Ensures that team creates, updates and maintains sub-ledgers including fixed assets, AR, AP and Inventory.
• Banking activities; bank reconciling items, banking fees, ACH payments, AP (Accounts Payable) Vendor payment oversight and positive pay exceptions.
• Manages accounts receivables team, analyze aging, write-offs and allowances and
• Ensures completion of annual filings with Department of Labor and US Census bureau and all tax filings.
• Maintain and contribute to a safe work environment by adhering to policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Safety Program.
• Perform any other task or assignment as deemed necessary by the organization.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent
• 4 to 6 years accounting experience.
• Transportation, household goods experience preferred.
• Proficiency in GAAP and cost accounting required
• Experience leading a team, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer Service oriented.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work well in time-sensitive situations where customer satisfaction is the goal.
• Proven ability to apply attention to detail, role-related accuracy and task follow-through.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Proficient using MS Excel, Word, Power Point, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Positive, proactive, and professional demeanor.
• The ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Preferred experience with Great Plains accounting software.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business principals, financial statements, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)