Accountant / Controller

Crago Inc. is currently seeking qualified candidates to work in our Accounting / Controller management position on location here in Great Falls MT. We are seeking an Accountant with at least 6 years’ experience to manage the Accounting department and its employees. Work hours would be full-time (40 hours per week) with some overtime as needed from time to time. Health insurance and retirement plans are offered as well as Paid time off. Salary is competitive and based on experience.

Job Summary:

The Accountant / Controller is responsible for preparing monthly financial statements, overseeing payroll functions, accounts receivable and payable, evaluating operating costs, ensuring payment of all tax obligations, and preparing production, sales, and financial reports.

As Accountant / Controller, you are a member of the Managment Team, and you are accountable for meeting the deadlines set by the Senior Manager, payroll, government, and other reporting authorities. Your efforts contribute to meeting company-wide profitability and customer satisfaction goals by producing accurate financial information, thorough analysis of that information and effective management of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable:

• Guarantee satisfaction and value for our clients.
• Contribute to a work environment that fosters pride in being part of a winning team and promotes personal growth.
• Maintain personal productivity and quality standards that make possible attractive financial returns so that we may continue to provide excellent service to our customers and ensure job security and growth for our staff.
• Offers experience with Cost Accounting. Some knowledge of manufacturing a plus.

Because your position places you in contact with owners, managers, employees, clients, and vendors, and allows you access to key business and personal information, confidentiality, tact, sensitivity, and professionalism are essential ingredients of your performance.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Recording and verifying all transactions in the Revenue cycle.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of all bank accounts and credit cards.
• Process weekly payroll and related reporting.
• Establish credit policies and check credit for new customers.
• Compile Accounts Receivable and monitor aging and follow collection.
• Recording and verifying all transactions related to the Accounts Payable process.
• Monitor cash flows and projections.
• Monitor and record inventory usage.
• Reconcile general ledger and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Maintain personnel files.
• Prepare year end work papers for outside accountant.
• Participate in employee evaluations.
• Assist with telephone and office procedures.
• Develop and maintain accounting process and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Effective cost accounting to improve department performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 to $75,000.00 /year

Job Location:

• Great Falls, MT

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Accounting: 3 years