Controller
Company: Illinois CPA Society
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job Overview Topel Forman is seeking a Controller to join our
Operations team in our Chicago office. As the Controller, you will
be reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and will have the
opportunity to work closely with Human Resources, the Partner
group, and the operations team. As the Controller, you will manage
our internal transactions, and be responsible for proper financial
reporting and the payroll process. Responsibilities
- Maintains and prepares all internal accounting financial
reporting in a timely matter.
- Responsible for weekly processing of company bills/expenses
through third party payment system.
- Responsible for cash management process.
- Maintains and monitors a system of controls over all accounting
transactions.
- Manages accounts payable and receivable process.
- Processes semi-monthly payroll including data input into the
payroll system and payroll spreadsheets for reconciliation
purposes.
- Prepare federal, state, and local tax filings. Requirements
- 5+ years of internal accounting experience from a mid-sized
professional services firm
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or
related field
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Understanding of U.S. GAAP, budgeting, and financial
analysis
- Proficient MS Office with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive team leader
who can positively and productively impact both strategic and
tactical operations initiatives
- Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation
skills and the ability to effectively interact with executive
management and all levels of staff
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
including negotiation and conflict resolution skills Preferred
Requirements
- CPA is preferred
- ADP Workforce Now or Paylocity preferred About Us Topel Forman
is a leading certified public accounting firm providing a wide
range of attest, accounting, tax, advisory, and consulting services
to individuals, professionals, closely held and family owned
business and corporations in the Midwest and the Denver region. At
Topel Forman, you'll find the high level of talent and expertise
you'd expect from a larger firm, but with the accessibility and
collaboration that are usually only available at a smaller
organization. Rather than operating solely within your department,
you can expect to work directly with clients, senior-level
management, and partners with knowledge of various disciplines. A
proactive, hands-on approach to our clients allows you to grow in
your expertise and advance in your career. For more information on
Topel Forman, please visit our website at Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
- 35-hour workweek during non-busy season
- To learn more about our firm and benefit offerings, please
visit our
- 5+ years of internal accounting experience from a mid-sized
professional services firm
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or
related field
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Understanding of U.S. GAAP, budgeting, and financial
analysis
- Proficient MS Office with advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive team leader
who can positively and productively impact both strategic and
tactical operations initiatives
- Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation
skills and the ability to effectively interact with executive
management and all levels of staff
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Keywords: Illinois CPA Society, Chicago , Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Chicago, Illinois
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