We are hiring an Assistant Controller, to oversee the day-to-day functions of the accounting team under the direction of the Controller. This role performs a variety of hands-on general accounting tasks and ensures all accounting transactions comply with GAAP. Responsibilities include reviewing payroll, payables, receivables, completing account reconciliations, and approving journal entries.

This position will be remote with a monthly meeting in the DC metro area. 

Duties:

• Review and approve recurring financial transactions and activities.
• Identify and recommend corrections for errors or inconsistencies in financial entries.
• Document accounting processes and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare audit workpapers and support schedules for annual financial audit and employee benefit plan audits.
• Coordinate completion of Forms 990 and 990-T, including the UBIT calculations.
• Lead the accounting team in adherence to the month-end close timelines and account reconciliation schedules.
• Work with the Finance Director on ERP and planning/budgeting systems’ maintenance, including hierarchies and report development.
• Coordinate with the Controller to ensure accurate and timely processing and recording payroll and general accounting transactions.
• Maintain a strong understanding of all general accounting functions to aid and cross-train as needed.
• Maintain internal controls related to areas of responsibility.
• Supervise payroll and general accounting staff.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree is required. Master’s Degree is preferred.
• CPA is preferred.
• 10+ years of overall experience and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a managerial role
• Prefer experience working in a nonprofit with multi-organization reporting responsibility
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and NFP accounting.
• Experience with ADP required.