Accounting Specialist

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Specialist who is ready to take the next step in their career by joining a people-first organization and playing a key role in supporting our accounting and financial operations. As our Accounting Specialist, you will partner closely with the Controller and executive leadership to help oversee the organization's financial health by ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and scalable financial processes that support our continued growth.

If you're passionate about building efficient systems, developing high-performing financial operations, and providing leadership with meaningful financial insight, we'd love to talk. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on leadership role where you'll help strengthen financial decision-making while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and accountability.

What You'll Do

• Support the Controller in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and continuously improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial reporting processes.
• Partner with the Controller and executive leadership to provide financial analysis, operational insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while coordinating with external tax advisors.
• Assist with annual audits and serve as a primary contact for auditors during audit engagements.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend process improvements.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems, reporting tools, and financial processes to support organizational growth.
• Serve as a key backup to the Controller and assume leadership responsibilities in their absence.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license is a plus
• 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and tax compliance.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes and implement scalable financial systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.
• Ability to work onsite and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with company contributions.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• A collaborative, people-first culture focused on growth and impact.

Who Should Apply

This role is for an accounting professional who sees accounting as more than reportingit's about providing clarity, building trust, and supporting sound business decisions.

You enjoy balancing attention to detail with a broader understanding of business operations. You take pride in creating structure, improving processes, and helping build systems that enable sustainable growth. You're comfortable partnering with leadership, supporting strategic initiatives, and taking ownership of critical accounting functions while remaining hands-on.

As our Assistant Controller, you'll play a vital role in strengthening the financial foundation of our organization, supporting the Controller, and helping leadership make informed decisions that advance our mission and long-term growth. If building a financially strong, well-informed, and high-performing organization excites you, we'd love to hear from you.