Forest Security, Inc. is hiring: Company Controller/Accounting Manager in River

Company Controller/Accounting Manager

Forest Security, Inc. | River Grove, IL | On-Site

· Full Time

· Electronic Security Industry

· Small Business

Position: Company Controller/Accounting Manager

Forest Security, Inc.

Forest Security is the one of the leading names is security for the Chicagoland and surrounding area, providing both residential and commercial security for over forty years. Our success is built on the foundation of service, quality, honesty, dedication, and quick response. We know what it takes to keep our clients safe and secure, and ensure that security provides them peace-of-mind year after year.

At Forest, we know the talent of our specialized teams is the cornerstone of our business. Our service, sales, technical, and installation teams operate and support each other as one. Forest invests in all our team’s professional growth. It is most important that our superior service and security to our customers continues by employing the right people.

LIC# 127-001393

For more information, please visit our homepage at: www.ForestSecurity.com

Summary of Position

Forest Security, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Company Controller/Accounting Manager to join our team. This position reports directly to the President of the company and the CFO and will direct and administer the company’s financial activities. Our ideal candidate will be a team player, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be very detail oriented. Primary duties for this position are as follows:

Responsibilities

· Manage accounting related functions for the company including: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, job cost projection management, job cost review, accruals, invoicing, collections, cash management among other tasks and duties .

· This is a hands on position working with the General Manager to make sure all Billing, Invoicing, Payroll, Timekeeping, Inventory, Collection are being closely monitored and administered and that just in time billing and job costing will be the responsibility of this position.

· Coordinate external account information as needed, compile reports as required by regulatory agencies and prepare financial statements.

· Work with the President and remote CFO to insure all of the above functions are done in accordance with company requirements, on time.

· Assisting in quarter and year-end financial reporting and year-end audit preparation.

· Participate in a variety of other projects or tasks as required.

Internal staff management of 3 people will be required, as well as working with various office team member as well as field team that would report to other managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including supervisory experience
• Strong managerial skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail, and making sure all transaction are accurate
• Expert knowledge of accounting fundamentals with a hands-on approach
• Proactive and self- motivated
• Proficiency in Spreadsheets as well as accounting systems QuickBooks
• Must have direct and recent experience n an expert level of Quickbooks Enterprise, as well as working with our other software system.
• Must pass certification to carry PERC card

Benefits

· Health Insurance

· Paid Time Off (Vacation / Personal)

· 401K

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year, Other additional compensation will be negotiated based on experience and performance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Supervisory Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Please email jay@callforest.com with your work experience and qualification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person