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Assistant Controller

United States, Hayward Contract work 70.00 - 80.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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Our client in Hayward is seeking an interim Assistant Controller for a 6+ month engagement (possible contract-to-hire). This role will support core accounting operations by contributing to the monthly close, reconciling key accounts, assisting with billing and vendor review, and helping prepare audit-ready financial documentation. The position is well suited for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working across departments, managing detailed financial support, and using NetSuite and Excel to drive accurate reporting. The role requires onsite work in Hayward and will likely pay between $70-$80/hr. DOE.

Job Responsibility

  • Partner with the Controller and Regional Controller to complete monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and related accounting adjustments
  • Build and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items across cash, receivables, payables, prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, payroll accounts, and other general ledger balances
  • Support billing operations by reviewing customer invoices, labor records, timesheets, rate details, and related backup to help ensure accurate and timely invoicing
  • Examine vendor and staffing invoice documentation, prepare month-end estimates for unbilled revenue and uninvoiced costs, and align labor activity with billing support as needed
  • Organize and respond to external audit requests by gathering documentation, reviewing materials for completeness, monitoring open items, and maintaining well-structured support files
  • Assist with financial reporting deliverables by preparing schedules and supporting documentation for audit requirements and public company reporting needs
  • Maintain orderly accounting records, including contracts, rate schedules, invoices, reconciliations, and audit support, while helping strengthen documentation practices
  • Contribute to process improvements by supporting standardized procedures for close, reconciliation, billing, and audit preparation activities
  • Use NetSuite and Excel to analyze account activity, run reports, prepare schedules, fulfill reporting requests, and assist with testing, validation, and other system-related improvement projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
  • At least 5 years of accounting experience, with solid exposure to general ledger activity and month-end close
  • Demonstrated experience preparing account reconciliations and supporting financial reporting and audit readiness
  • Background assisting with external audits
  • exposure to public company reporting or filing support is strongly preferred
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and manage detailed schedules and supporting analyses
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • company 401(k) plan

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