Assistant Controller

Latitude Inc; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 50,971 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction finance company in Gaithersburg, MD seeks a full-time Assistant Controller responsible for daily and month-end accounting activities. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 years of experience, preferably in the construction industry. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, maintaining ledgers, and supporting financial audits. Offering a competitive hourly wage of $37 to $45.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with construction industry experience.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries and variance reports.
• Maintain ledgers and post journal entries.
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the trial balance.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

GAAP

Microsoft Office

Spectrum/Viewpoint

Job description

Assistant Controller – (Gaithersburg, MD)

Role Overview

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

$37 - $45 an hour