Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist 

We are a privately held, industry-leading company that supports major infrastructure and construction projects through specialized equipment, engineering expertise, and technical solutions. As an Assistant Controller, you'll play a key role in a collaborative finance organization, partnering with leadership to drive reporting, improve processes, and support strategic decision-making. The company offers the stability of a well-established business, the agility of a private organization, and the opportunity to make a visible impact while growing your career!

Position Overview
The Controller Assistant provides day-to-day support to the Controller and accounting team by maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and helping execute month-end and year-end close activities. This role helps ensure timely, compliant financial reporting, supports audit readiness, and contributes to continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring and ad hoc journal entries, ensuring appropriate supporting documentation and proper account coding.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations (balance sheet and select P&L accounts) and investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Support month-end close activities including preparing close checklists, account schedules, reconciliations, and variance analyses to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Assist with year-end close and external audit preparation by compiling schedules, responding to auditor requests, and maintaining audit support documentation.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, including capitalization, depreciation calculations, and disposals.
• Prepare and review account analyses and summary schedules for the Controller and management reporting.
• Support cash and intercompany reconciliations; help prepare cash flow analyses and forecasts as requested.
• Help maintain and document internal controls and accounting procedures; participate in process-improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (payroll, accounts payable, receivable, operations) to obtain information needed for close and reporting activities.
• Ad hoc financial tasks and special projects as assigned by the Controller to support timely and accurate financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; pursuing CPA or equivalent is a plus.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a corporate accounting or Controllers office environment.
• Proven experience with account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, and preparing journal entries.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices; experience supporting external audits preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting systems/ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and with cross-functional partners.
• Demonstrated initiative and a continuous-improvement mindset to streamline processes and strengthen controls.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to executive leadership and strategic financial initiatives

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/15/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$60000 - $80000 USD per year