We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support a broad range of accounting and financial activities for our organization in Temecula, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, producing timely financial information, and supporting compliance across payroll, tax, reporting, and operational finance functions. The role is designed for a detail-oriented individual who can build deep knowledge across the accounting department and grow into increased leadership responsibility over time. Responsibilities: • Oversee general ledger activity and help produce complete monthly financial statements with accuracy and timeliness. • Coordinate year-end schedules, supporting documentation, and audit materials for external tax preparation and financial statement review. • Monitor estimated tax obligations, submit required payments, and maintain supporting records for corporate tax compliance. • Administer fixed asset and depreciation records, including preparation of required property tax filings. • Record daily cash activity and perform reconciliations for bank and investment accounts to ensure balances are accurate. • Provide backup support for payroll and related HR administration, including payroll processing, leave tracking, benefit premium payments, and response to employment-related notices or claims. • Develop working oversight of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, with the expectation of guiding these functions as needed. • Prepare recurring sales tax, regulatory, census, and business registration filings while supporting insurance or government audits and annual information reporting such as W-9 and 1099 administration.

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including progressive responsibility in financial operations or controllership support. • Strong knowledge of month-end close procedures, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting. • Experience assisting with financial statement audits and year-end accounting documentation. • Understanding of corporate tax compliance, including estimated payments and related filings. • Familiarity with payroll processing, benefits administration support, and associated reconciliations. • Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting. • Experience with standard costing and exposure to DCAA-related environments is valued. • Ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines while maintaining accuracy and organization.

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Temecula, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support a broad range of accounting and financial activities for our organization in Temecula, California. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, producing timely financial information, and supporting compliance across payroll, tax, reporting, and operational finance functions. The role is designed for a detail-oriented individual who can build deep knowledge across the accounting department and grow into increased leadership responsibility over time. Responsibilities: • Oversee general ledger activity and help produce complete monthly financial statements with accuracy and timeliness. • Coordinate year-end schedules, supporting documentation, and audit materials for external tax preparation and financial statement review. • Monitor estimated tax obligations, submit required payments, and maintain supporting records for corporate tax compliance. • Administer fixed asset and depreciation records, including preparation of required property tax filings. • Record daily cash activity and perform reconciliations for bank and investment accounts to ensure balances are accurate. • Provide backup support for payroll and related HR administration, including payroll processing, leave tracking, benefit premium payments, and response to employment-related notices or claims. • Develop working oversight of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, with the expectation of guiding these functions as needed. • Prepare recurring sales tax, regulatory, census, and business registration filings while supporting insurance or government audits and annual information reporting such as W-9 and 1099 administration.
2026-08-25T00:00:00Z