Assistant Controller

CFA Institute • Fairfax, VA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Overview

GSA National has an exciting opportunity to join us as an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the company. This position involves overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

GSA National, an Accretive company, has been helping government contractors ensure compliance and streamline costs since 1991, by specializing in the design, management, and administration of employee benefit programs for government contractors. GSA National provides fringe benefits administration, consulting, compliance services to many of the industry's leading contractors. For more information about us, please visit www.gsanational.com.

What You'll Do

Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
Support the Controller in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Manage GSA National client annual Form 5500 audits and serve as the main point of contact for external requests.
Evaluate, develop, and maintain strong accounting processes and internal control environment.
Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
Mentor and develop junior accounting and finance staff.
Provide support and oversight for cash management at GSA National and our client health and welfare trusts.
Respond to both internal and external customer information requests in a timely manner and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA certification preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Employer benefits and/or insurance industry experience preferred. Experience with health and welfare plans and knowledge of the Service Contractors Act as it applies to health and welfare benefits for Government Contractors a plus.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, accounting theories, internal controls, auditing, corporate finance, budgeting, and current accounting practices including financial statement preparation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Specifically, must have at least an Intermediate Level of Excel.
Ability to think critically, analyze data, predict outcomes, and make decisions.
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, problem solving, and ability to prioritize.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.

What's in it For You?

Competitive base salary.
Generous 30+ Days Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package inclusive of Paid Time Off, 10 Company Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick Days, and 2 Volunteer Days.
Health benefit options with you in mind; 5 affordable medical plan options with rates based on your salary, company paid HSA contribution with eligible HSA plan selection, 2 dental plan options offering orthodontia coverage and 3 cleanings per year, and 2 vision plan options.
Company match 401(k) plan - 50% up to 6%!
Support of your fitness wellness goals! We offer up to 75% off at over 11,000 gyms and fitness centers.
Opportunity to prioritize your mental health with 24/7 access to licensed therapists.
Pet benefits & discounts.
Access to our Employee-led Resource Groups (ERGs) that lend a voice to the variety of demographics represented throughout Accretive.

Grow, with us

Accretive is a collection of elite specialty and wholesale agencies supported by experienced industry leaders. Our expertise is broad, and our innovative culture runs deep. We value relationships above all else and consistently deliver best in class customized solutions and service you can trust.

Accretive is passionate about fueling our clients' innovation and growth. That makes us the perfect place for creative, dynamic people who want to grow their career while helping businesses, families and people thrive. We are proud to be one of the largest brokers in the country, but we're even prouder of the honest, caring relationships that our employees build with our clients every day.

Working with us will give you the opportunity to do work that matters while you learn with us, advance with us, and most importantly, grow with us. Accretive is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. Accretive is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!

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