Assistant Controller

General Summary 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:

$120,000 Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations Review balance sheet reconciliations 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 Analyze and true up grant and contract expenses in the general ledger Manage staff salary allocations and review payroll general ledger entry for accuracy Prepare month-end management reports Partner with accounting team to ensure revenue and expenses are posted in the correct period Prepare cost rates for fringe benefits and overhead Prepare JSSA homecare cost analysis for certain funding sources Assist with reviewing payroll as needed for 400-500 employees Assist payroll team with tax-related matters as needed. Assist accounting team with year end close and audit preparation Reconcile intercompany transactions Provide training as needed regarding finance related policies Qualifications, Experience and Skills Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA strongly preferred, but not required 5+ years of accounting experience Strong knowledge in operational accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting (GAAP) Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders Exceptional technological capabilities 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 5 days working from the office and can become hybrid with 3 days working from the office #GC The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D