SUMMARY: Exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing organization! The Assistant Controller will play an integral role within the accounting team. Primary responsibilities include preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP, managing WIP schedules, budgeting and forecasting, and leading special projects in support of the Controller.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Controller with managing all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close and financial reporting cycles – including schedules/responses related to audits and inquiries from internal and external business partners
Achieve/maintain an in-depth knowledge of Accounts Receivables, Billing and Accounts Payable functions to serve as backup as needed and review the work of staff
Assist with preparation of WIP schedules and reconciliations in support of Controller
Prepare and post journal entries for review by Controller as well as research on complex reconciliations
Accomplish accounting and organization mission by leading and completing special projects
Assist Controller with annual budgeting and forecasting process
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality with regards to proprietary information (staff and company related)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related Field
CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
Minimum 5 years progressive accounting experience
Construction based accounting software experience required (Foundation and QuickBooks preferred)
Experience in MS Office tools with intermediate or advanced Excel skills
Broad knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP), financial policies and procedures and internal controls