Controller

  • Full-time

Company Description

American Title is a locally owned and operated organization with a family atmosphere.  We enjoy seeing one another face-to-face in the office (this position is not eligible for remote work). 

We offer a well-rounded benefits package effective the first of the month after commencement of employment. Benefits include such plans as a company paid life insurance and disability policies, 401(K), medical, dental, vision, paid time off and much more!

AMERICAN TITLE SERVICE AGENCY EMPLOYEES ARE DEDICATED TO THE FOLLOWING:

  • A commitment to a value system based on the respect for dignity of all individuals, whether customer or supplier
  • Adherence to the highest ethical standards and expectation that each associate will maintain consistency, persistence and above all, integrity
  • Striving for excellence in all that we undertake, encouraging consistent and continuous improvement in all results
  • Recognizing that "Above all Else...Service"! to our customers maintains our existence
  • Accepting responsibility and communicating clearly if we cannot honor a commitment 

Job Description

Leadership

The Controller should lead the accounting staff by building them individually and as a team.  The Controller should have a good understanding of the Accounting Staff’s strengths and opportunities.  Regular contact with each employee with regard to their work load, internal and external relationships, processes they see that could be streamlined or enhanced should be maintained.  Opportunities to develop or enhance employee’s skills and responsibilities should be explored as each person is able and willing.  Adjustments should be made as needed to ensure each individual is working at their peak potential creating a high-functioning team. 

Financial Accounting

  • Process
    • Fee Recalls/Escrow Losses
    • Invoices for payment (verify, code, enter)
    • Payments for rents/employee insurance
  • Obtain management approval for A/P payments
    • Issue A/P payment
  • Maintain vendor W-9 Records
  • Maintain A/P Invoice/Payment Records
  • Obtain vendor statements to verify account status (unpaid invoices)
    • Maintain vendor records
  • Pitney Bowes
    • Maintain relationship/Accounts/online access
    • Maintain postage accounts
    • Maintain vendor link form FedEx/UPS
  • Process/Deposit all miscellaneous receipts

Accounting

  • Remote Deposit (operating)
  • Staples review orders and approve
    • Staples-maintain branch/sales rep/on-line access
  • Daily Revenue report (Sage)
  • Issue and deposit daily revenue checks
  • Daily activity report (prepare/distribute)
  • Maintain/Order Check Stock
  • Sort and distribute accounting related mail
  • Update Escrow Loss Database

Accounting Staff Tasks (to be managed by Controller)

  • Escrow Accounting

 

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent of 10+ years progressive responsibility accounting experience
  2. Advanced MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)
  3. Sage 50 (or comparable accounting software)
  4. AssetKeeper (or comparable fixed asset application)
  5. Paylocity (or comparable payroll application)
  6. Strong organizational skills
  7. Ability to prioritize in a high volume/fast paced environment
  8. Excellent verbal/written communication skills
  9. ResWare experience is helpful

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.