This is a true second-in-command accounting role, not a back-office support seat. Join a dynamic team within the construction industry is hiring an Assistant Controller to partner directly with the Controller and own the day-to-day accounting operations for a fast-growing commercial electrical contractor. This role touches payroll, AP, job cost accounting, and month-end close, with real responsibility and clear runway to grow into a Controller seat as the company scales. You’ll be hands-on, trusted, and expected to know your craft from day one. They’re looking for a confident construction accountant who knows subcontractor accounting, works well in a no-nonsense environment, and wants stability, growth, and ownership without reinventing the wheel.

Assistant Controller Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll for 75 employees, both hourly and salaried, on a weekly basis using Viewpoint software.
• Conduct cost accounting and assist with percentage of completion calculations.
• Oversee accounts payable processes.
• Perform data entry and reconciliation tasks.
• Handle disbursements and billing/invoicing.
• Assist the Controller with month-end close activities, including journal entries and full-cycle accounting.

Assistant Controller Requirements:

• 2-3+ years of experience in construction accounting, specifically for a subcontractor.
• Experience in accounts payable and receivable.
• Proficiency in payroll processing; training on certified payroll is available.
• Strong general ledger accounting skills.
• Experience with Viewpoint software is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees, with shared costs for dependents; coverage begins after 30 days.
• Dental and vision insurance paid for by the employee.
• Six paid holidays per year.
• Five days of PTO in the first year, increasing to two weeks in the second year (no separate sick time).
• Opportunity to assist in implementing a 401k plan in the future.
• Annual reviews and raises, along with discretionary bonuses.

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