What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Palmer Trucks?
Controller
Summar
yWe are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of accounting principles, leadership skills, and experience in managing an accounting team in a dynamic environment
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Key Responsibilitie
- sFinancial Reporting / Budgeting
- :Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements including OEM submission
- sAssist in the development and management of the annual budget and periodic forecast
- sAnalyze variances between actual and budgeted results and provide insight
- sLead financial review meetings with operational team
- s
Annual Audit & Ta - x:Provide Annual Audit & Tax Compliance suppo
- rt
Process Improveme - nt:Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and syst
- emsImplement automation and best practices to improve efficie
- ncy
Compliance & Contr - ols:Ensure compliance with FET and Sales tax regulations and repor
- tingDevelop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accu
- racyCoordinate and manage internal au
- dits
Other Du - ties:Assist with daily / monthly banking transac
- tionsPrepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements for Palmer family ent
- itiesOversee payroll, fixed assets, and bank reconcilia
t
ions
Business
SkillsIndividual has demonstrated a strong set of business skills listed
- below.
Resiliency - Quickly recovering from adv - ersity.Problem Solving - Defining, analyzing and diagnosing key components of a problem to formulate a so
- lution.Continuous Learning - Taking initiative to regularly learn new concepts, technologies and/or m
- ethods.Time and Priority Management - Prioritizing and completing tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted time
- frames.Goal Orientation - Setting, pursuing and attaining goals, regardless of obstacles or circums
- tances.Creativity and Innovation - Creating new approaches, designs, processes, technologies and/or systems to achieve the desired
- result.Flexibility - Readily modifying, responding and adapting to change with minimal resi
- stance.Teamwork - Cooperating with others to meet obje
- ctives.Appreciating Others - Identifying with and caring about
- others.Customer Focus - Anticipating, meeting and/or exceeding customer needs, wants and expect
- ations.Decision Making - Analyzing all aspects of a situation to make consistently sound and timely dec
- isions.Leadership - Organizing and influencing people to believe in a vision while creating a sense of purpose and dir
- ection.Interpersonal Skills - Effectively communicating, building rapport and relating well to all kinds of
- people.Conflict Management - Understanding, addressing and resolving conflict construc
- tively.Employee Development/Coaching - Facilitating, supporting and contributing to the professional growth of
- others.Understanding Others - Understanding the uniqueness and contributions of
- others.Influencing Others - Personally affecting others’ actions, decisions, opinions or th
inking.
B
ehaviors Individual needs to have the following behaviors for superior job per
- formance.
Interaction - The job requires frequent communication and engagement wi - th others.People-Oriented - The job requires building rapport with a wide range of in
- dividuals.Customer-Oriented - The job requires identification and fulfillment of customer exp
- ectations.Versatile - The job requires adapting to various situations
- with ease.Urgency - The job requires decisiveness, quick response, and fa
- st action.Persistence - The job requires finishing tasks despite challenges or r
- esistance.Following Policy - The job requires adhering to rules, regulations or existin
- g methods.Consistent - The job requires predictable performance in repetitive s
- ituations.Organized Workplace - The job requires establishing and maintaining specific order in daily a
- ctivities.Analysis - The job requires compiling, confirming, and organizing in
formation.
Qualifications and Other R
- equirementsBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent
- preferred).5 years of progressive accounting
- experienceStrong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and
- complianceExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communica
- tion skillsProficiency in accounting software a
nd MS Excel
Physical
- RequirementsMobility: Ability to move around the office or different compan
- y locations.Vision/Hearing: adequate eyesight and visual acuity to work with computers and read technical documents. hearing to communicate with coworkers and clients, and listen to phone c
- onversationsManual dexterity: ability to operate computers, keyboards, and other technic
- al equipmentLifting: Ability to lift and move equipment such as computers, servers, and other hardware
- . 25-50 lbs.Driving: Ability to drive to Palmer Locations for on
- site visits.Hours Worked: Willingness to be flexible with working hours when needed to meet project deadlines or handle
emergencies.
Com
pany overviewWork with a strong organization summa
rized below:
Palmer Trucks is a full-service Kenworth dealership network serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois with a comprehensive package of products and services. As a family-owned business with more than a half-century history of growth and success, Palmer Trucks has grown to a team of 700 individuals. With more than two million trucks on U.S. highways and interstates at any given time, a paramount need exists to keep the industry moving forward – 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.We maintain a commitment to forming authentic and valuable connections through fulfilling the industry’s unique, time-sensitive needs as a trusted partner. We accomplish this by providing products and services of the highest quality and value – personalized for you. Because of this philosophy, we develop and nurture long-term, valuable relationships with our partners. The Palmer Trucks team has the utmost privilege and gratitude of doing business, and these core values are what keep customers returning year-after-year and are what have kept us – On the Ro
ad Since
1965.Benefits Palmer Trucks is a family-owned company with 60 years of success, treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our team is always ready to help you find the best benefits package for you an
d your family.
Individual, spouse and family coverage. Multiple products are affordable and provide value for you an
- d your family. Health and We
- llness BenefitsMe
- dical InsuranceD
- ental InsuranceV
- ision InsuranceSupplemental Products like Short-Term, Long-
Term Disability
Financial stability and Retiremen
- t Preparedness: Our 401(k) program includes
- a company matchRetirement Pla
- nning AssistanceFinancial Guidan
ce and Educati
- on
Paid Time Off:Full-time employees enjoy paid holidays - and personal timeVacation based on the l
ength of service.
Resources when we face major challenge
- s and life events:Life Insurance Hospital Stay, Critical Illne
- ss, other products
Bereavement Services and Employee - Assistance ProgramMental Health Resources readily accessible
and without stigma
Paid Training and Tools Assistance t
o do the job right.
Job
Posting Information This position is with an immediate opening start date and will allow for the proper notice for existing employer. Submit your resume with confidence that all contacts with us are com
pletely confidential.
Palmer Trucks is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please conta
ct:hr@palmertrucks.com
Palmer Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Applicants are considered for employment without a regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or any other lega
lly protected
category.
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