Accounting - Assistant Controller

Job description

JSSA is a health and social wellness agency supporting neighbors in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. The Assistant Controller, reporting to the Controller, is a key role in the accounting department — ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting audits, month-end close, and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: • Ensure reconciliations are correct and analyze revenue and expense budget variances • Review grant and contract billings and true up grant and contract expenses in the general ledger • Manage staff salary allocations, review the payroll general ledger entry, and prepare month-end management reports • Assist with year-end close and audit preparation and supervise grants finance management staff Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA strongly preferred but not required • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience and 5 years of supervisory experience • Strong knowledge of GAAP, grant and contract reporting, and Federal Single audit requirements • Advanced MS Excel; experience with Sage Intacct, Dayforce, or Bill.com is beneficial Salary: Starting salary $125,000. Note: Begins with 5 days in the office and may become hybrid with 3 days in the office over time.