Location Controller / Administrative Manager

We're looking for a dynamic Controller / Admin Manager to join our management team at our Kansas City, MO Distribution Facility. Do you have strong experience in accounting? Strong leader? Experience in HR a plus!

What is a Controller responsible for?

• Management team member
• Mentor, train, coach direct reports
• Human Resources administration
• Manages day-to-day accounting
• SOX and company policy compliance
• Accounts Receivable
• Process & Business Analysis
• Help drive safety culture

Starting pay 80k -108k DOE + bonus program

A Day in the life of a Controller :

A Controller’s primary responsibility is to oversee all of the accounting-related activities within a branch location, which means their day-to-day often includes the management of people, an admin department, and company policies. They often also review credit transactions and requests, prepare financial statements, collaborate with the management team, participate in safety committee, and help associates with questions related to benefits, onboarding, and payroll.

Responsibilities

Responsible for location accounting and control functions including coordination of associates for month-end closings, order entry, receivables, payables, and inventory / payables reconciliation.

General Accounting : Manages the general accounting cycles related to distribution, information services and payroll functions for a location. Supervises all accounting activities associated with the general ledger, receiving, invoicing, inventory control, accounts receivable and accounts payables. Interact and problems solve daily activities between sales, operations and accounting. Ensure compliance with all policies and processes are followed.

Information Services : Manages the information systems for the operation (hardware and software), trains users, and troubleshoots hardware issues. Interact with division and corporate information services, as necessary. Functions as the branch Agility expert; assisting admin personnel in problem solving for Agility entries.

Administrative Functions :

Special Projects : Handles special projects as assigned, such as : Coordinates sales and marketing promotional programs (catalog development by providing administrative and technical support), sales promotions or location "open house," etc.

Responsible for demonstrating a commitment to the process of continuous improvement, identifying and responding actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all customers and be open and responsive to change.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications : College degree in business or accounting or minimum five (5) years accounting / financial background. Requires supervisory experience, excellent communication skills and demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Incumbent must have demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to interface well with customers and all levels of company personnel. Proficient in utilizing PC software applications necessary for performing job responsibilities such as MS Office, ERP.

Preferred Qualifications : Basic knowledge of the building materials industry preferred. Proficiency using Warehouse Management System.

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