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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