Assistant Controller

Client Overview:

Our client is a nonprofit, community-based medical center located in Trenton, New Jersey. They provide affordable primary healthcare and related services to people of all ages, especially those in underserved communities. THey are currently looking to add an Assistant Controller to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$40/hr - $45/hr

Position Overview:

The Assistant Controller supports the Accounting Controller in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including month-end close, general ledger oversight, grants accounting support, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role serves as a key partner to the Controller to ensure accuracy, timeliness, compliance with GAAP, and strong internal controls. Responsibilities of the

Assistant Controller:

Prepare and analyze financial reports, including monthly and quarterly financial statements and variance analyses. Maintain, reconcile, and oversee general ledger and key balance sheet accounts (cash, AR, AP, accruals, fixed assets). Support and review journal entries, financial data accuracy, and month-end close processes. Assist in managing accounting staff workflows and ensuring the timely completion of assigned tasks and deadlines. Support grants accounting, including reconciliation, compliance with Uniform Guidance/HRSA requirements, and expense validation. Coordinate audit preparation and provide required schedules for financial, 401(k), and single audits. Assist with pharmacy revenue recognition, reconciliation, and reporting processes. Monitor and update forecasts, budgeting, and financial projections regularly (monthly, quarterly, year-end). Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with US GAAP and organizational policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations, reporting, and compliance. Required Experience/Skills for the

Assistant Controller:

Strong general accounting experience, including GL management and reconciliations. Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards. Experience supporting audits and preparing audit schedules. Familiarity with grants accounting and compliance processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration skills. Close attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Preferred Experience/Skills for the

Assistant Controller:

Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or FQHC environments. Experience with MIP or similar ERP/accounting systems. Knowledge of pharmacy revenue or healthcare revenue cycle processes.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

Benefits:

Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off). By applying to this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Atrium and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to opt out on any message you receive. For more details, please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Position ID:

391467 Assistant Controller 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars Trenton, NJ 08628 $40 - $45 an hour Atrium 156 reviews $40 - $45 an hour

Client Overview:

Our client is a nonprofit, community-based medical center located in Trenton, New Jersey. They provide affordable primary healthcare and related services to people of all ages, especially those in underserved communities. THey are currently looking to add an Assistant Controller to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$40/hr - $45/hr

Position Overview:

The Assistant Controller supports the Accounting Controller in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, including month-end close, general ledger oversight, grants accounting support, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role serves as a key partner to the Controller to ensure accuracy, timeliness, compliance with GAAP, and strong internal controls. Responsibilities of the

Assistant Controller:

Prepare and analyze financial reports, including monthly and quarterly financial statements and variance analyses. Maintain, reconcile, and oversee general ledger and key balance sheet accounts (cash, AR, AP, accruals, fixed assets). Support and review journal entries, financial data accuracy, and month-end close processes. Assist in managing accounting staff workflows and ensuring the timely completion of assigned tasks and deadlines. Support grants accounting, including reconciliation, compliance with Uniform Guidance/HRSA requirements, and expense validation. Coordinate audit preparation and provide required schedules for financial, 401(k), and single audits. Assist with pharmacy revenue recognition, reconciliation, and reporting processes. Monitor and update forecasts, budgeting, and financial projections regularly (monthly, quarterly, year-end). Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with US GAAP and organizational policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations, reporting, and compliance. Required Experience/Skills for the

Assistant Controller:

Strong general accounting experience, including GL management and reconciliations. Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards. Experience supporting audits and preparing audit schedules. Familiarity with grants accounting and compliance processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration skills. Close attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Preferred Experience/Skills for the

Assistant Controller:

Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or FQHC environments. Experience with MIP or similar ERP/accounting systems. Knowledge of pharmacy revenue or healthcare revenue cycle processes.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

Benefits:

Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off). By applying to this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, and/or emails from Atrium and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to opt out on any message you receive. For more details, please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Position ID:

391467