Assistant Controller

About the role

Assistant Controller - (Gaithersburg, MD)

Role Overview

This full-time onsite position is responsible for daily and month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, oversight of Accounts Receivable and Payroll, and support on special projects. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks, and comfortable communicating across teams.

Main Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Prior construction industry experience required
• Spectrum/Viewpoint experience is a plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries and variance reports
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers; prepare and post journal entries
• Complete month-end accruals, deferrals, and related entries
• Prepare cash entries and reconciliations
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the trial balance
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Record inventory adjustments from physical counts
• Assist with oversight of Accounts Receivable
• Assist with Payroll oversight
• Prepare monthly benefit plan journal entries
• Compile documentation for audits
• Review Sales & Use tax compliance
• Support development and updates to accounting policies and procedures
• Analyze job cost reports and prepare custom reports
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Controller/CFO

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, including construction industry experience
• Strong attention to detail and strong teamwork/interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial processes, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills