Assistant Controller/Project Accountant

Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller will report directly to the Financial Controller. Assistant Controller should be experienced in all aspects of financial management, partnership and corporate accounting, financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Controller with the management of all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P
• Coordinate and assist with the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate and assist with the preparation of documentation required for annual and periodic audits
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance as needed
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Additional duties as necessary

Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• 1+ year(s) of management experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with financial statement preparation
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Experience with various accounting software administration – Quickbooks experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively
• Advanced MS skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Strong attention to detail