Assistant Controller

JSSA
Rockville, MD
Category Accounting
Job Description
Role Overview

The Assistant Controller will work in the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting the Controller with audits, month-end close, and regulatory compliance. This position is a key role in our accounting department, supporting a growing agency.

What You Will Do

The Assistant Controller will work with the accounting team to ensure reconciliations are correct, analyze revenue and expense actual vs budget variances, review grants and contract billings, and manage staff salary allocations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge in operational accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting (GAAP), as well as experience with systems such as Sage Intacct, Dayforce, and Bill.com.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • CPA strongly preferred, but not required
  • Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 5 years of supervisory experience
  • Strong knowledge in operational accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting (GAAP)
  • Strong understanding of grant and contract reporting as well as Federal Single audit requirements
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits package
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for personal growth and professional development
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