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Assistant Controller

Edge Staffing Partners

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ADP, Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budget Management, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Benefits, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Transactions, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Leadership, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, People Management, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Workpaper Preparation
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
1 day ago

We are hiring an Assistant Controller, to oversee the day-to-day functions of the accounting team under the direction of the Controller. This role performs a variety of hands-on general accounting tasks and ensures all accounting transactions comply with GAAP. Responsibilities include reviewing payroll, payables, receivables, completing account reconciliations, and approving journal entries.

This position will be remote with a monthly meeting in the DC metro area. 

Duties:

  • Review and approve recurring financial transactions and activities.
  • Identify and recommend corrections for errors or inconsistencies in financial entries.
  • Document accounting processes and identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Prepare audit workpapers and support schedules for annual financial audit and employee benefit plan audits.
  • Coordinate completion of Forms 990 and 990-T, including the UBIT calculations.
  • Lead the accounting team in adherence to the month-end close timelines and account reconciliation schedules.
  • Work with the Finance Director on ERP and planning/budgeting systems’ maintenance, including hierarchies and report development.
  • Coordinate with the Controller to ensure accurate and timely processing and recording payroll and general accounting transactions.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of all general accounting functions to aid and cross-train as needed.
  • Maintain internal controls related to areas of responsibility.
  • Supervise payroll and general accounting staff.
  • Participate in the annual budgeting process.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree is required. Master’s Degree is preferred.
  • CPA is preferred.
  • 10+ years of overall experience and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a managerial role
  • Prefer experience working in a nonprofit with multi-organization reporting responsibility
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and NFP accounting.
  • Experience with ADP required.



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