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Assistant Controller
LatitudeGaithersburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Dec 2025
About the role
Assistant Controller – (Gaithersburg, MD)
Role OverviewThis 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
Role OverviewThis 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
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