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Robert Half Assistant Controller in VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia
Description
Utilize your detail-attentiveness in this Assistant Control position with a company in the Construction/Contractor industry Robert Half is collaborating with. The Assistant Controller role will report to the Controller and supervise accounting staff. Candidates who possess a proven ability to identify issues and resolve problems, might be interested to apply their talents to this challenging Assistant Controller position. Please apply right away! This permanent employment opportunity is based in the Virginia Beach, Virginia area.
What you get to do every single day
Assist implementation and assure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
Backfill for Controller when necessary
Contribute to the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including budgeting and forecasting
Urge accountability and the meeting of deliverables
Work on other requests when required
Ready different technical accounting analyses, policies, and procedures
Aid the accounting team during the closing process to guarantee deadlines are met
Devise relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like key financial metrics, the monthly flash report, and actual spend against budgets/outlook
Help ensure a competent, trained staff through regular assessment, goal setting and development
Dissect and generate Ad Hoc financial reports
Advanced preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits
Pinpoint and develop process improvements to streamline reporting and improve team efficiency
Assure regular account reconciliation to completion
Interested candidates please contact Tamara Young 757-981-0974
Requirements - 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience
Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Thorough knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills
Be able to prioritize workload and perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Certified Public Accounting license or exams in progress
- Progressive accounting experience, including as a Bookkeeper preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Month-end Financial experience preferred
Previous experience working with Monthly Close
Monthly Financial Statements experience highly preferred
Hands-on experience with Month-end Reports
Monthly Close Processes experience highly valued
Prior experience with Month-end Journal Entries
Good understanding of Monthly Reporting
Practical knowledge of account reconciliation
Background working with Monthly Journal Entries
Experience with Monthly Accruals
Earlier work involving Monthly Reconciliation
Demonstrated knowledge of month end closings
CPA experience
Foundational knowledge in CPA Track
CPA experience desired
CPA Eligible experience
Leadership experience desired
General familiarity with account reconciliation
Adeptness in GAAP Accounting
Comprehension of Monthly Balance Sheet
CPA Eligible experience
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