We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support core accounting operations and help ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in Petersburg, Virginia. This role partners closely with the Controller to oversee close activities, strengthen controls, and guide day-to-day accounting performance. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to review complex financial activity with accuracy and consistency.
Responsibilities:
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to help deliver complete and timely financial results.
- Examine journal entries for accuracy, adequate documentation, and proper authorization before posting.
- Oversee account reconciliations and drive prompt resolution of outstanding reconciling items.
- Review intercompany activity and confirm related balances are properly matched and eliminated as needed.
- Contribute to the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including consolidated reporting requirements.
- Monitor key balance sheet areas such as accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, debt, leases, payroll, and benefits to ensure correct accounting treatment.
- Identify unusual variances or account discrepancies, research root causes, and coordinate corrective action.
- Provide day-to-day direction to accounting staff while reviewing work for quality, completeness, and compliance.
- Assist with accounts payable, cash activity, and other general accounting tasks while maintaining effective internal controls and audit-ready support.
- Partner with the Controller on annual audit preparation, schedule development, process improvements, and backup coverage as needed.
- Experience supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities in a detail-focused accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Background reviewing audit support and assisting with external financial statement audits.
- Knowledge of internal controls, documentation standards, and accounting compliance practices.
- Ability to analyze discrepancies, investigate unusual balances, and resolve issues efficiently.
- Experience supervising or reviewing the work of accounting team members.
- Familiarity with DCAA-related environments or government contracting accounting practices is preferred.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy.