Controller

Company: AscensionPoint Recovery Services
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

AscensionPoint Recovery Services, LLC ("APRS") is a Minnesota based nationally licensed collection agency specializing in decedent debt receivable management services. APRS' core competency is managing decedent debt recovery for credit grantors and service providers. APRS prides itself on its unwavering commitment to provide the best possible Survivor Centricity - solutions to its clients making APRS a leader within the decedent debt recovery industry.

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Position summary

The Controller will be responsible for providing high level support to the Accounting operations specifically related to month-end, quarter-end, and annual closings including the consolidation of financials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

--- Management of accounting department staff, including senior accountant, accounting specialist and administrative assistant

--- Oversees accounts payable and prepares 1099 and use tax filings

--- Reconciles receivables and funds held throughout the month for multiple clients of the company

--- Supports CFO in producing monthly financial statements including month end journal entries and complex account reconciliations

--- Downloads payroll reports; reviews and imports payroll entries into QuickBooks

--- Prepares audit schedules and other deliverables for financial and client operational audits

--- Reconciles multiple credit card accounts throughout the month ensuring accurate coding of transactions into QuickBooks

--- Reviews and approves daily wires ensuring compliance with various client remittance schedules

--- Provides backup support when needed in reconciling and preparing wires, entering transactions into QuickBooks, and various other tasks/reconciliations

--- Develops relationships between accounting and other departments inside the organization

--- Works with CFO to develop, implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures and ensures effective financial controls

--- Supports CFO in onboarding new clients as needed

--- Performs other duties and projects as requested, directed or assigned

Competencies

--- Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment

--- Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development

--- Proactive and innovative; driven to improve processes and increase efficiencies

--- Excellent communication (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization

--- Able to maintain absolute confidentiality in all business matters

--- Ability to promote teamwork among the accounting department and within the organization

Education and Experience

--- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

--- 7+ years of experience with at least 2 years of management

--- 3+ years of experience in payroll and accounts payable

--- Advanced knowledge of Excel and Word

--- Knowledge of accounting systems software (QuickBooks a plus)

--- Public accounting experience &/or CPA designation a plus

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