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Assistant Controller - Rockville, MD

Beacon Hill Financial is partnering with a growing organization in Rockville, MD, seeking an Assistant Controller to join their accounting team. This full-time, on-site role will play a key part in supporting the Controller with daily accounting operations, financial reporting accuracy, and maintaining robust internal controls. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, prior construction industry experience, and a proactive, detail-driven work style.

Responsibilities:

• Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and variance analyses

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts to ensure accuracy and timeliness

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, cash entries, and balance sheet account reconciliations

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, identifying trends and variances against budget

• Oversee and maintain fixed asset schedules, including additions, disposals, and depreciation

• Record inventory and cost adjustments following periodic physical counts

• Assist with accounts receivable, payroll, and benefits-related journal entries to ensure complete and accurate reporting

• Prepare documentation and schedules to support annual audits and liaise with external auditors

• Monitor sales and use tax filings to ensure compliance and timely submissions

• Collaborate on updating and enhancing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Review and analyze job cost data, providing financial insights and custom analyses for management

• Participate in ad hoc projects and provide financial support to the Controller and senior leadership team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

• Prior experience in the construction industry

• Familiarity with Spectrum or Viewpoint accounting software

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software systems

• Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

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