<p>We are looking for a skilled Controller to join our team on a contract basis in Rock Island, Illinois. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and has extensive experience in accounting, particularly within manufacturing settings. You will play a critical part in managing financial operations, including inventory accounting, month-end close, and other key processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and detailed financial reports.</p><p>• Manage inventory accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory adjustments.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure accurate inventory counts and controls.</p><p>• Assist in analyzing cost of goods sold and manufacturing variances to inform financial decisions.</p><p>• Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal controls to strengthen accounting processes.</p><p>• Support the preparation of audit schedules and related documentation to ensure compliance.</p><p>• Provide backup support for accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, and approvals.</p><p>• Maintain organized financial records and assist in standardizing documentation processes.</p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a well-established financial services company in Davenport, Iowa. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the organization's accounting processes and gain exposure to a dynamic industry. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial analysis, compliance, and reporting to support the company's ongoing success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct thorough analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.<br>• Review financial documents and records to identify trends, fluctuations, and inconsistencies.<br>• Create and deliver ad hoc financial reports tailored to organizational needs.<br>• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local tax regulations in accounting processes.<br>• Evaluate and update accounting procedures to improve efficiency and maintain compliance.<br>• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures across all operations.<br>• Utilize accounting principles and concepts, including statutory regulations, to guide decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure seamless month-end close processes.<br>• Manage journal entries and bank reconciliations with attention to detail.<br>• Assist in reinsurance accounting tasks and provide insights based on industry standards.
<p>The Bookkeeper is responsible for day-to-day financial record-keeping and accurate monthly reconciliations of key general ledger accounts using an ERP system. This role, based in a manufacturing environment, ensures accuracy and timeliness in all financial records and supports the monthly close process.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform monthly reconciliations of core general ledger accounts, including:</li><li>Cash and bank accounts (operating, money market, credit cards, and line of credit)</li><li>Accounts receivable and related clearing/allowance accounts</li><li>Inventory accounts (raw materials, work in progress, finished goods, parts, and reserves)</li><li>Accounts payable, received-not-invoiced, and vendor clearing accounts</li><li>Prepaid expenses and insurance</li><li>Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly; prepare and post basic adjusting entries, as needed</li><li>Support the month-end close by completing reconciliations and providing organized, accurate workpapers for review</li><li>Collaborate with Operations and Inventory Control on inventory record-keeping and cycle count support</li><li>Assist with payroll processing, sales tax filings, and routine financial reporting, as assigned</li><li>Handle ad-hoc tasks and special projects at the direction of the Controller</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Expectations:</strong></p><ul><li>Match general ledger balances to supporting documents (bank statements, sub-ledgers, inventory records) and clear discrepancies</li><li>Maintain organized and detailed workpapers</li><li>Ability to run general ledger detail reports and post month-end journal entries such as accruals</li><li>Review transaction-level detail to support reconciliation and issue resolution</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of profit and loss statements and related analytics</li><li>Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables</li><li>Complete a monthly reconciliation checklist and tie subledgers and supporting items back to the general ledger</li><li>Willingness to take on greater responsibility with profit and loss statements over time</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Ready to join a growing job shop where culture is anything but corporate and every day brings something new? We’re searching for a <strong>Controller</strong> who thrives in a hands-on, energetic environment. This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic, close-knit team that jokes, collaborates, and celebrates wins both in and out of the office.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>Every week is different, but you’ll own AR, revenue management, and project billing. Expect to roll up your sleeves with financial review meetings, detailed project tracking, real-time billing and invoicing, and collaborating directly with division managers. You’ll help refine internal processes, onboard employees, participate in benefits meetings, and play a vital part in continuous improvement. Your insights on revenue projections and digital tracking innovation will have a real impact.</p><p><strong>Who Thrives Here:</strong></p><ul><li>You’re detail-focused, eager to learn, and all about being part of a team where “fit” comes first.</li><li>You’re earlier in your career but ready for broad responsibility and rapid learning.</li><li>You’re comfortable with QuickBooks, excel at AR/AP, and love making processes better.</li><li>You want to be in an environment where culture means you genuinely enjoy coming to work—and where your team feels the same about you.</li></ul><p>If you’re ready to bring your personality and accounting skills to a high-energy setting (with plenty of laughter along the way), let’s connect!</p>