Are you an experienced accountant ready to take the next step in your career?
West Side Salvage, now operating as Apex Response, is searching for an Assistant Controller to join its team in Atkins, IA.
As the Assistant Controller, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business while leading the on-site accounting team. You’ll partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership team to streamline processes, support job costing, and establish repeatable systems that enable accurate reporting and strategic decision-making. With experienced financial leadership in place, you’ll have the guidance and structure needed to grow into expanded responsibilities over time.
West Side Salvage/Apex Response is a thriving specialty service contractor making its mark across multiple states, with deep roots right here in Iowa. This is a newly created role that’s ideal for someone with strong accounting experience who is ready to lead a team and grow into the Controller position as the company rapidly expands.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for growth and skill development
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
Job Duties:
- Lead and develop a small accounting team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and process improvement
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and reconciliations
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable including invoice processing, purchase order matching, vendor payments, communication, and 1099 reporting
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and prepare journal entries to support accurate monthly close
- Prepare draft financial statements and job cost reports, tracking labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead by project
Job Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field, preferred
- 3–5+ years accounting leadership experience, preferably construction
- Proven ability to lead a team and manage accounting operations
- Proficiency with accounting software, QuickBooks Online a plus
- Strong Excel skills
This is a unique opportunity to grow with a thriving company, take on leadership responsibilities, and help define a new role. Apply now to be part of a team that values your experience and vision.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms of employment, are made based on qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to membership of a protected class and in compliance of federal, state, and/or local laws.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- accounting leadership: 3 years (Required)
- manufacturing or construction accounting: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driver's license (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Benton County, IA (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
