Assistant Controller

Position Title: Assistant Controller Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 / Year DOE Assistant Controller Responsibilities Partner with the Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely weekly payroll processing Respond to payroll jurisdiction, prevailing wage, and pay scale questions across multiple IBEW locals Coordinate with the Corporate office to resolve payroll benefit questions and issues Prepare certified payroll reports and required payroll filings for state and local jurisdictions Complete prevailing wage requests and surveys for local unions and state or federal agencies Create and distribute the weekly Billing Opportunities Schedule to Project Managers Prepare monthly AIA billing documents and review billings with Project Managers Verify invoices are accurately entered into Spectrum Review collection items with the Billing Assistant and develop follow-up strategies Monitor retention reports, invoice customers promptly, and review weekly Accounts Receivable and retention reports for discrepancies Coordinate with the Branch Controller, Project Managers, and Estimating team to ensure new projects are properly set up in Spectrum Ensure project budgets are established and all required documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, is received Review weekly Pending Change Order (PCO) reports and follow up on outstanding items Review weekly project cost reports and resolve issues with the appropriate stakeholders Prepare project Time & Material (T&M) rates in accordance with project requirements Prepare quarterly Project Cost Summary (PCS) reports and review project performance and forecasts with leadership Review and approve monthly subcontractor payments, manual check requests, and MasterCard expense reports Partner with Corporate Accounts Payable to resolve payment and processing issues Participate in quarterly financial reviews with the Branch Manager and Branch Controller, coordinating with Corporate to resolve questions Compare monthly financial results against the annual budget Assist in developing annual branch budgets Support Corporate with year‑end audit confirmations Assistant Controller Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 8-10 years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry Construction accounting experience is required Strong knowledge of payroll processing, accounts receivable, and job cost accounting Experience with Spectrum ERP or a similar construction accounting software Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional teams Benefits 401(k) with a 5% match Medical plan options (PPO and HMO) Dental and vision coverage Two weeks of vacation plus seven sick days in the first year Negotiable vacation time in the second year 11 paid holidays If you are an Assistant Controller looking to take the next step in your career, apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr