JSSA is a health and social wellness agency supporting our neighbors in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. Our work is built on a commitment to healing our corner of the world. We are a growing agency and as such have an opening for an Assistant Controller, reporting to our Controller. This position is a key role in our accounting department - ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting the Controller with audits, month-end close, and regulatory compliance.
Starting salary range: $125,000
Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations- Work with accounting team to ensure reconciliations are correct and entries are accurate
- Analyze revenue and expense actual vs budget variances, make corrections and recommendations as needed
- Review grants and contract billings each month that are prepared by other staff
- Analyze and true up grant and contract expenses in the general ledger
- Manage staff salary allocations and review payroll general ledger entry for accuracy
- In conjunction with the CFO, actively participate in the agency's annual budget preparation by meeting with Directors, developing calculations and analyzing expenses
- Prepare month-end management reports
- Prepare cost rates for fringe benefits and overhead
- Prepare JSSA homecare cost analysis
- Assist accounting team with year-end close and audit preparation
- Provide training as needed regarding finance related policies
- Supervise grants finance management staff
Qualifications, Experience and Skills- Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA strongly preferred, but not required
- Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience and 5 years of supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge in operational accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting (GAAP)
- Strong understanding of grant and contract reporting as well as Federal Single audit requirements
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders
- Exceptional knowledge of MS Office, specifically MS Excel, aptitude to learn new software with ease
- Ethical judgment and commitment to accuracy and transparency
- Self-motivated with a high level of flexibility and a strong work ethic to get the job done
- Experience with systems such as Sage Intacct, Dayforce, Bill.com is beneficial, however not a prerequisite
Begins with 5 days working from the office and over time may become hybrid with 3 days working from the office
