Ponderosa Telephone is seeking an experienced, strategic-minded Controller to join its dynamic team in O’Neals, CA. Responsible for directing and analyzing financial affairs, this established key position will be responsible for assisting management in making educated economic decisions about the company’s future and supporting our technology-oriented company from an accounting perspective.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is accountable for all phases of general accounting for Ponderosa Telephone and its affiliate companies. This position is responsible for performing all financial management duties including assisting in preparation of annual budget, cost accounting, payroll, and related tracking reports. If you are a detail-oriented accounting professional, with a strong work ethic and a passion to foster collaborative experiences, we would encourage you to apply!

Essential duties include (but are not limited to)

• Supervise and monitor all GL Accountants, Jr. Accountant, and Accounting Staff Assistants activities
• Ensure adherence to all accounting principles, policies, and standards, including FCC Part 32 and 64, and GAAP
• Provide support and assistance to the GL Accountants in the performance of their duties
• Oversee the review and approval of Accounts Payable invoices, all journal entries, clearings, plant accounting closings, and depreciation
• Coordinate and provide direction as necessary to other department management to effectively manage processes involving accounting software, computerized time reporting, employee payroll and benefits, purchase orders, inventory control, work order closing, cash receipts, and monitors all other interactions with accounting department personnel as necessary
• Manage company’s cash reserves based on the short- and long-term cash requirements and makes account transfers as required
• Track investment and cash transactions for Ponderosa Telephone and affiliated companies and prepare required journal entries and monthly reports
• Review and approve, or prepare, general ledger entries, including journal entries as required
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of all general ledger account reconciliations
• Verify accuracy of general ledger balances through reconciliation process and approve all reconciliations
• Produce timely and accurate financial statements, documents, and related information
• Approve tax reports and payments including, but not limited to, those related to payroll, excise, sales, and income tax
• Review and verify accuracy of Continuing Property Records based on Plant Accounting closings and retirements
• In cooperation with CFO, General Manager, and Managers, insure the timely preparation of annual budgets for Ponderosa Telephone, Table Top Telephone, and Ponderosa Cablevision

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree, from accredited university in accounting
• 5+ years in accounting, preferably in telephony and 3 years of Supervisory responsibilities
• CPA OR CMA certification Desirable
• Knowledge and proficiency in NISC IVUE accounting software desirable
• Knowledge of RUS accounting practices and plant units desirable
• Experience with work order and financial systems
  

This leadership position offers a competitive salary, plus an Employee Benefits Package.

                                                          An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online through Sierra HR Partners. For inquiries by telephone, call (559) 431-8090