Finance Assistant Controller — Budgets, GAAP & Reporting

Chimes District of Columbia. in; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimes District of Columbia is seeking an Assistant Controller (Finance) to assist with budgeting, analysis, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The role supports AR/AP management, payroll taxes, and month-end close for multiple entities, including bank reconciliations and fixed asset records.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of progressive experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and financial administration, with strong attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in bookkeeping, accounting, administration and management.
• Experience with accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and payroll tax filing.
• Experience with spreadsheets and automated ledgers.
• Must have an acceptable driving record per Agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Assists in budgets and analysis with supporting documentation.
• Assists Controller and CFO with income statement analysis.
• Sends monthly financial statements to management in the Controller's absence.
• Guides accounts receivable: billing, aging review, deadlines.
• Certifies AR are current and GAAP-compliant.
• Manages collection efforts across departments and documents actions.
• Guides accounts payable: G/L, fixed assets, aging, 1099s.
• Ensures audit documentation for AR, AP, and client funds is complete.
• Reviews payroll bank reconciliations monthly for the organization.
• Prepares and authorizes payroll taxes and withholdings.
• Files tax paperwork as required by law.
• Reports policy breaches to Controller and senior staff.
• Performs cost analysis of contract work.
• Confirms balances with supporting docs and prepares schedules.
• Completes edit checks of journal entries and cash receipts.
• Reconciles General Ledger accounts monthly/quarterly.
• Assists with bank interaction and correspondence.
• Maintains Fixed Asset sub-ledger and monthly depreciation.
• Updates repetitive general journals monthly.
• Coordinates with Development staff on fundraising reporting.
• Meets month-end and year-end deadlines.
• Assists with year-end audit documents.
• Ensures adherence to Agency policies and GAAP.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field

Job description

Chimes District of Columbia is seeking an Assistant Controller (Finance) to assist with budgeting, analysis, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The role supports AR/AP management, payroll taxes, and month-end close for multiple entities, including bank reconciliations and fixed asset records.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least 3 years of progressive experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and financial administration, with strong attention to