Assistant Controller

Latitudeinc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Latitudeinc is seeking an Assistant Controller for an onsite role in Gaithersburg, MD. The position supports daily and month-end accounting, including reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and payroll oversight. Collaboration across teams is essential.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, at least 5 years in accounting with construction sector exposure, and strong GAAP knowledge. Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office is required.

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.

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

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Strong attention to detail

Teamwork/interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Spectrum/Viewpoint

Job description

Assistant Controller – (Gaithersburg, MD)

This 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