CONTROLLER

Company: Spherion
Location: Fresno
Posted on: September 13, 2023

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will be eager to build something from scratch and develop and implement policies and procedures for the company. They will enjoy working with large data sets, while scrubbing through the details that affect margins and implement solutions for improving processes around revenue and expense recognition. This is a lead role that will work closely with key players in the Executive and Operations Teams. This position manages two Accounting Clerks and will require some customer interaction.

Responsibilities:
Maintain overall system of accounts, books and records on all transactions and assets.
Support the accounting clerks with payables, billing, tracking, and collections of accounts due and reconciling conflicts
Manage profitability for all business units
Develop and implement best practices for month-end close process to reduce close to two weeks and ensure adherence to GAAP standards.
Build out quarterly budgets and develop budget tracking system

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
A proactive, independent thinker who can figure things out with limited direction
Effective oral and written communication skills with ability to efficiently communicate financial results to both financially and non-financially oriented persons
Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)
CPA (Preferred)

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
5-8 years of hands-on accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a management role
In depth working knowledge of General Ledger
5+ years of GAAP experience
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Experience with QuickBooks
Bachelor???s degree in Business / Accounting

If you are interested in this Controller job, call our Spherion office to speak to one of the recruiters at 559-251-4040.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, and an incentive and recognition program (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Spherion's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Spherion representative for more information.

key responsibilities

Maintain overall system of accounts, books and records on all transactions and assets.Support the accounting clerks with payables, billing, tracking, and collections of accounts due and reconciling conflictsManage profitability for all business unitsDevelop and implement best practices for month-end close process to reduce close to two weeks and ensure adherence to GAAP standards.Build out quarterly budgets and develop budget tracking system

experience

4-7 years

skills

A proactive, independent thinker who can figure things out with limited directionEffective oral and written communication skills with ability to efficiently communicate financial results to both financially and non-financially oriented personsAccounting: 3 years (Preferred)GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)CPA (Preferred)

qualifications

5-8 years of hands-on accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a management roleIn depth working knowledge of General Ledger5+ years of GAAP experienceAdvanced knowledge of MS ExcelExperience with QuickBooksBachelor???s degree in Business / Accounting

education

Bachelors

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