Controller jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Salary Range: $100,000 -125,000

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 

 The Resource Recovery Center of Orange County is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to those suffering from Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders. Substance Use Disorders are chronic illnesses, and treatment provided is based upon the presenting needs of the individual. Our goal is to help individuals and families begin the physical, emotional and spiritual healing process by utilizing compassionate, encouraging and evidence-based practices. We ultimately strive to guide individuals, and their families, towards a goal of living life to its full potential-free from addiction. 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Controller is a key position within our Finance department. The position is located in Middletown, NY but may be required to travel to our Hawthorne office once a week. The expectations for the role are to ensure the financial health of the company. The Controller will assist in the accounting and internal reporting of the RRCOOC. This individual will manage the month-end responsibilities of the RRCOOC.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Finance Department by overseeing staff in daily operations including the daily cash summary, cash projections, cash management, bank relationships, payroll accounting and correspondence from payroll system. 

Prepare monthly financial statements (B/S, P/L, C/F) and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedules. 

Prepare monthly account analyses for balance sheet and expense accounts.

Prepare bank accounts reconciliation and in a timely manner with attention to unusual items that remain outstanding at the end of month.

Responsible for reviewing and approving accounts payable batches, and processing payments.

Prepare journal entries, collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information for monthly and year-end closing.

Prepares reconciliations and schedules for the annual audit.

Assist in the preparation of annual budget, forecasts and variance analyses.

Work closely with department heads to identify areas to reduce costs and liabilities they need to pay off by end of the year.

Manage critical elements of monthly closings.

Assists in working with internal and external auditors during annual and interim audits.

Comply with all confidentiality and client rights, standards, and policies. 

Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures

Familiarity with financial accounting statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

Hands-on experience with accounting software packages like Quick books

Advanced MS Excel skills

5 years accounting experience

BS degree in Accounting

SKILLS:

Great interpersonal skills

Excellent communications skills

Time management 

Computer skills

Problem-solving/trouble shooting skills