Assistant Controller

Job Description

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 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

Full-time