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Assistant Controller

Robert Half
Lowell, MA, US
Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares financial statements to summarize and forecast the company’s financial status.
  • Produces and manages balance sheets and analyzes future earnings and expenses.
  • Assists with management of accounting, auditing, and budgeting within the organization.
  • Works to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.
  • Ensures compliance with and prepares reports according to applicable government regulations and current accounting standards.
  • Uses accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Coordinates with and prepares reports for Controller / Senior Director of Finance, CFO, and upper management.
  • Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
  • Maintaining the trial balance for the organization, including review, and posting of monthly journal entries, oversee month end closing and respective account analysis.

Prepare complex entries as needed.

Under the direction of the controller, prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise senior and / or staff accountant personnel as needed and directed by the controller. When required will ensure that others in the department are cross-trained to ensure adequate backup and support are maintained in the department.

Basic or Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA or equivalent experience required.
  • 2 - 5 years of experience as a Senior Accountant or Assistant is required, preferably in a healthcare environment.
  • Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices
  • Experience with public accounting and auditing preferred.
  • Proficiency and demonstrated practical experience with accounting, third party billing, and payroll systems.
  • Knowledge of and practical experience with accounting for restricted, federal, and state grants and contracts.
  • Highly motivated accounting professional who is detail-oriented with exceptional analytical, creative, supervisory, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Excel
  • 3 days ago
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