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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
Salary estimate
$162,000 – $218,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
ExcelAccountingPayrollSales
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