Assistant Controller
Spartan Shield Solutions is a rapidly growing veteran-owned accounting and finance outsourcing firm based in Arlington, VA. We serve organizations across all industries, with a focus on government contractors. Spartan Shield works closely with its clients to improve operations, productivity and organization while meeting compliance requirements. We do this through increasing access to up-to-date financial information, reducing inefficiencies and freeing senior management to focus more on revenue generating activities.
Spartan Shield is looking for knowledgeable, driven individuals to help the continued success of the company and the clients we support. The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller and CFO and accounting team to deliver superb accounting services. Successful candidates must work well independently in a fast-paced environment.
Spartan Shield offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. A quality work-life balance is a top priority, therefore we provide a generous PTO policy and Tele-commuting options.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s or above in accounting or equivalent work experience
- 6+ years of accounting experience
- 4+ years of Government Contractor experience
- CPA a plus
- Familiarity with GAAP, cost accounting required
- Familiarity with FAR a plus
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other standard office applications
- Strong problem solving and reasoning
- Able to prioritize and meet multiple competing deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Proficiency in at least one of the following: Unanet, Deltek Costpoint, Deltek GCS, Microsoft Dynamics, Jamis, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop
- Must be a US Citizen
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide superior customer service
- Review of accounts payable and cash disbursements for multiple clients
- Review of billings and receivables
- Review of cash receipts
- Review bank and other account reconciliations
- Review journal entries and month-end closings, including financial statement preparation
- Review payroll
- Support for annual tax and compliance filings
- Preparation of budgets
- Support for financial audits
EOE M/F/D/V/SO