About us:

Belleville Boot Company® is the oldest and leading manufacturer of boots for the U.S. Military - beginning with our first combat boot supply order during WWI.Since our founding in 1904, we've perfected our bootmaking craft through innovative materials and the latest footwear technology to deliver the highest performing boots on the market.

Headquartered in the Metro East St. Louis area, we proudly operate four state-of-the-art footwear manufacturing facilities, including two in Arkansas and one in Missouri. Our Illinois facility serves as an integrated production and distribution hub, while also bringing together our Marketing, Sales, and administrative teams to support efficient, coordinated operations.

Position Summary:

Belleville Boot Company® is seeking a strong work ethic, detail-oriented Controller to join our leadership TEAM.Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position will be responsible for overseeing the daily accounting operations of the organization and supporting the overall financial health of the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain the organization's accounting system, internal controls and compliance
• Manage accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Government Billing, Inventory Valuation and Salary Payroll - allowing comprehensive knowledge of the department to expand over time
• Perform a variety of accounting functions requiring professional competency to meet strict monthly, quarterly and annual closing deadlines
• Provide financial analysis, reporting and recommendations to executive leadership - identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes / best practices
• External bank and internal management reporting
• 401(K) / retirement benefit plan administration and compliance
• Coordinate and manage annual external audits, serving as primary audit liaison
• Oversee tax compliance and filing with external tax advisor
• Conduct periodic audits of fixed assets and inventory
• Support with Ad-hoc projects, as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Accounting preferred; 8 + years of accounting / managerial experience
• Proficient in financial operations (managing day-to-day fiscal activities)
• Strong computer skills (proficiency in Excel required)
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Working knowledge of Paycom and/or ADP software and services preferred

Key Competencies include:

• Ability to manage responsibilities independently in a demanding manufacturing environment, while maintaining a positive TEAM attitude
• Strong leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidential business and personnel information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

Salary will commensurate with experience

For consideration, please send your resume and salary requirements to .com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hrdirector@bellevilleboot.com

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MAKING BOOTS IS OUR EXPERTISE

As a 5th-generation family-owned company, we pride ourselves in making the hardest working boots for the hardest working people. Belleville Boot supplies the largest selection of certified flight boots to the U.S. Military, as well as develops an assortment of styles to meet the specialized needs across all Military Branches, Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies.

Belleville Boots are tough, strong and perform in any environment - just like the service men and women we're proud to supply.

THE BELLEVILLE BOOT COMPANY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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