We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a non-profit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can strengthen financial operations, support accurate reporting, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The role offers the chance to combine hands-on accounting leadership with analysis, compliance support, and process improvement in a dynamic setting. Responsibilities:• Direct core accounting activities, including oversight of ledger integrity, payables workflow, and daily financial processing.• Manage monthly and annual closing cycles by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate results.• Produce and evaluate periodic financial statements and variance analyses to help leadership understand performance and trends.• Work closely with cross-functional partners to investigate discrepancies, answer reporting questions, and resolve accounting-related issues.• Identify opportunities to refine procedures, strengthen internal controls, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.• Coach and support accounting staff through training, guidance, and balanced allocation of responsibilities across the team.• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities that inform operational and strategic decision-making.• Organize audit support materials and prepare reconciliations and reports required for external auditors, lenders, insurers, and compliance-related submissions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline. • Progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to general ledger management, month-end close, and financial reporting. • Prior experience leading, supervising, or mentoring accounting team members is preferred. • Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial statement preparation, internal controls, and audit support practices. • Proficiency with accounting software and advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. • Ability to assist with annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and analytical reporting. • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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Raleigh, NC
onsite
Temporary to Hire
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a non-profit organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can strengthen financial operations, support accurate reporting, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The role offers the chance to combine hands-on accounting leadership with analysis, compliance support, and process improvement in a dynamic setting. Responsibilities:• Direct core accounting activities, including oversight of ledger integrity, payables workflow, and daily financial processing.• Manage monthly and annual closing cycles by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate results.• Produce and evaluate periodic financial statements and variance analyses to help leadership understand performance and trends.• Work closely with cross-functional partners to investigate discrepancies, answer reporting questions, and resolve accounting-related issues.• Identify opportunities to refine procedures, strengthen internal controls, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations.• Coach and support accounting staff through training, guidance, and balanced allocation of responsibilities across the team.• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities that inform operational and strategic decision-making.• Organize audit support materials and prepare reconciliations and reports required for external auditors, lenders, insurers, and compliance-related submissions.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

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