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We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes in our organization. Based in Westbury, New York, this role requires a highly analytical individual with strong attention to detail, adept at managing general ledger operations and ensuring accuracy in financial documentation. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in accounting, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external auditors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and analyze discrepancies.<br>• Prepare both standard and complex journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, comparing bank balances with organizational records.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable aging roll forwards, ensuring alignment with the general ledger.<br>• Manage monthly inventory roll forwards and provide detailed reporting to the Director of Finance.<br>• Lead the month-end close process in collaboration with the Director of Finance.<br>• Prepare and file state sales tax returns on a monthly and quarterly basis, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.<br>• Monitor and manage sales tax cash flow requirements in partnership with the Director of Finance.<br>• Compile and issue annual 1099 forms based on accounts payable records, adhering to strict deadlines.<br>• Develop year-end audit workpapers and analyses, coordinating responses to auditor inquiries.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or financial management roles.<br>• Proficiency in document control, scanning, and compiling financial records.<br>• Strong knowledge of general ledger operations and reconciliation processes.<br>• Experience preparing sales tax returns and managing compliance across multiple states.<br>• Familiarity with audit preparation and responding to auditor requests.<br>• Ability to analyze and reconcile inventory and job costing records.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.<br>• Strong communication abilities to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
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  • Westbury, NY
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit processes in our organization. Based in Westbury, New York, this role requires a highly analytical individual with strong attention to detail, adept at managing general ledger operations and ensuring accuracy in financial documentation. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in accounting, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external auditors.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts and analyze discrepancies.<br>• Prepare both standard and complex journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.<br>• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, comparing bank balances with organizational records.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and receivable aging roll forwards, ensuring alignment with the general ledger.<br>• Manage monthly inventory roll forwards and provide detailed reporting to the Director of Finance.<br>• Lead the month-end close process in collaboration with the Director of Finance.<br>• Prepare and file state sales tax returns on a monthly and quarterly basis, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.<br>• Monitor and manage sales tax cash flow requirements in partnership with the Director of Finance.<br>• Compile and issue annual 1099 forms based on accounts payable records, adhering to strict deadlines.<br>• Develop year-end audit workpapers and analyses, coordinating responses to auditor inquiries.
  • 2026-02-02T22:14:07Z

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