Controller

Abacus Technology Corporation; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking a Controller to provide financial leadership and oversight for the company. You will support the CFO and VP of Financial Services in managing accounting operations, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

The role requires strong experience in general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, audits, and tax reporting, with hands-on supervision of payroll and accounting staff. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting/finance experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience managing accounting tasks and staff.
• Thorough knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Experience with JAMIS or Deltek CostPoint accounting systems.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and organized; strong communicator.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly balance sheet account analysis.
• Perform budget vs. actual analysis for the Corporate division on a monthly basis.
• Prepare cash, AP discount, and capitalization reports.
• Review and approve accounts payable and new credit arrangements.
• File necessary returns for federal fuel credits quarterly.
• Process journal entries and monthly tax returns.
• Oversee audits, tax returns, state payments, and regulatory filings.
• Supervise payroll and accounts payable staff; conduct interviews and training.

Skills

Accounting experience

Staff management

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication

US citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

JAMIS

Deltek CostPoint

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking a Controller to provide overall support to the CFO and VP of Financial Services related to financial and accounting matters for the company. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly balance sheet account analysis.
• Perform budget vs. actual analysis for the Corporate division on a monthly basis.
• Prepare various cash, AP discount, and capitalization reports.
• Review and approve accounts payable such as verifying that payables comply with company policy.
• Review and approve applications for new credit arrangements.
• File necessary returns to obtain federal fuel credits on a quarterly basis.
• Process necessary journal entries on a monthly basis and complete monthly used tax returns.
• Manage the annual US and International audits; the US and international tax returns; quarterly state tax payments; annual state reports, and preparation of necessary forms and documents.
• Assist with the preparation of the Branch Financial Analysis.
• Perform internal audits of the various branch operations and report results to the CFO.
• Prepare vendor analysis reports and communicate findings to the CFO.
• Communicate with company’s bank representatives regarding the initiation and monitoring of sweep accounts and the renewal of line of credit accounts.
• Monitor cash balance on a daily basis and notify CFO when line of credit is low.
• Directly supervise payroll and accounts payable employees and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Handle interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Supervise/handle all international payroll/correspondence related to our UK, German, and Italy etc.
• Improve processes and internal controls in all areas managed.
• Recommend policies and procedures relating to financial and business practices to the company.
• Ensure that accounting and tax laws are followed to satisfy state and federal regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

10+ year’s experience in an accounting or finance role of increasing responsibilities. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience managing accounting tasks and staff. Thorough knowledge of all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statements. Experience with an accounting system such as JAMIS or Deltek CostPoint. Must be analytical, detail oriented, and organized. Display ability to be an active problem solver and a good communicator. Must be a US citizen.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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