Assistant Controller

Barghausen Consulting Engineers; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Kent, WA is seeking an Assistant Controller to ensure accurate financial records and support strategic financial decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting principles and financial reporting, with leadership experience and advanced Excel skills. This role offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

401k plan with 200% match

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare

3 weeks of PTO per year

Quarterly and annual performance bonuses

Team bonding activities

Company-paid gym memberships

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of accounting experience required.
• Prior leadership experience required.
• Experience with complex reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial statements and reports.
• Prepare financial reports for clients and divisions.
• Oversee accounting functions including payroll and accounts payable.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Leadership

Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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We are actively seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Controller to join our team! The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial records, effective internal controls, and supporting strategic financial decisions.

Pay is DOE: $110,000-$140,000/year

• The pay range offered to the successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific details and circumstances of each position and candidate.
  
  

What we offer at Barghausen:

• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages, bonuses, and performance-based incentives
• RETIREMENT – 401k plan (200% match on the first 4% of your deferral)
• HEALTHCARE – Fully paid medical, dental, and vision healthcare + life insurance for employee with generous contributions for dependents
• VACATION – 3 weeks of PTO per year + 7 paid holidays
• BONUS – Eligible for a quarterly and annual performance bonus program
• PERKS – Team bonding activities, sporting event tickets, company-paid gym memberships, half-day Fridays during summer months + much more!
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE – Flexible schedule DOE
  
  

Assistant Controller Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare divisional, client, and market reporting to accompany financial reports.
• Provide support for the annual audit.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist in financial planning and budget preparation.
• Assist with 401(k) and insurance audits.
• Oversee accounting functions including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and payroll.
• File state and jurisdictional taxes and maintain business licenses.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Review payroll to ensure compliance with tax laws, register with new states when necessary.
• Implement, document, and maintain internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify potential areas of improvement through performing risk assessments and internal audits.
• Partner with Controller to drive improvement initiatives across the accounting organization.
  
  

Assistant Controller Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience with progressive responsibility required, preferably at an architecture or engineering firm.
• Prior leadership experience required.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including creating pivot tables and Vlookup formulas required.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with complex reconciliations.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Extensive experience in handling Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting issues, make recommendations for improvement and implement new solutions.
• Motivated self-starter with drive to get things done.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  
  

About Us:

Barghausen Consulting Engineers, a Division of Core States Group, is one of the Northwest's leading multi-disciplined service firms offering civil engineering, land surveying, land use planning, and other related services. We are a growing company with over 650 employees and 24 total office locations under the Core States Group brand. We have an excellent reputation in the Puget Sound area and work extensively throughout the Western United States, while also providing services for nationwide client programs. Our clients are mostly private developers and are some of the nation's largest and most respected homebuilders, industrial developers, retailers, and petroleum companies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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