Who We Are

We are a growing public accounting firm (top 25 in Virginia, as measured by the number of CPAs on staff) with a great reputation in the business community, diversified practice and a high-tech work environment. We have received the ‘Best Places to Work’ designation from both Virginia Business magazine and Accounting Today and have been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post. We are an independent alliance member of BDO national accounting firm.

KWC specializes in providing tax, audit, accounting and business advisory services for privately held businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Our diverse client base includes industries such as professional service firms, government contractors, nonprofits, real estate, construction and specialty contractors, and healthcare providers.

Why KWC?

We offer a highly-competitive compensation package, excellent opportunity for career growth/promotion, flexible work schedules, ability to work remotely, work-life balance and a great team environment, where people care about each other and recognize each other’s achievements on a regular basis. Founded in 1983, we are a well-run firm, consistently recognized as a top workplace by our staff members.

Benefits We Offer

KWC offers a competitive compensation package with benefits that include health, dental and vision coverage, 15 days of PTO to start, 12 paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with 3% contribution each year, and company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability insurance. Other benefits include free parking, flexible summer hours, with some ability to work remotely. Meals and snacks are offered during the tax busy season. “Dress for your day” is the business casual attire chosen by staff, based on the daily schedule. Flexible work schedule is also available year round.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to become an important part of a rapidly growing team. This Assistant Controller will be expected to perform a variety of general accounting functions along with leading the company's payroll processing along with assisting in accounts payable and fixed asset reporting. This position reports to the Controller and is responsible for applying general principles of accounting, reviewing and analyzing financial information, and preparing financial reports. An ideal candidate is responsive, thoughtful, self-directed, positive, and seeking a challenging role.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all work according to firm’s methods, policies and procedures.

• Prepares 1099 for vendors.

• Maintain accurate records and financial data.

• Prepare journal entries, balance and maintains accurate ledgers and reconciliations of cash and credit card accounts.

• Pays vendor invoices and resolve any issues and concerns. Assist in the processing of accounts payable and review proper accounting treatment for all transactions.

• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring.

• Process payroll and ensures timely and accurate computation and payment of earnings for all employees.

• Monitors and performs the daily cash deposits. Ensures payments are accurately and timely recording in the accounting software.

• Performs period end closing, semi-monthly and monthly reports for management and pertinent functions.

• Participate in special projects, team training, and development.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum requirements:

• College Education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of Accounting/Finance experience in the professional services field preferred.

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office “Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint,” Quickbooks.

• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow, or any other integrated accounting software.

Other Skills / Abilities:

• Experience with payroll processing and payroll tax filing.

• Knowledge of the full accounting cycle and advance mathematical skill.

• Well organized, proactive, must be able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment. Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

• Ability to adhere to highest standards of confidentiality and discretion in all proprietary business, financial, and employee matters.

• Excellent understanding of English, both written and verbal required. Ability to communicate in a professional, knowledgeable, and courteous manner with employees, clients, vendors, and business contacts.

• Ability to adhere to a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain open, direct, positive, and objective lines of communication with management.

• Personal integrity when working with personal and sensitive employee information and financial information.

• Ability to be self-directed in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Occasional non-local travel may be required no more than 5-10% of the year, depending on your client base.

• Occasional lifting of boxes and/or paperwork up to 25 pounds.

Note: the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $96,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We are following federal and state guidelines due to COVID-19 including social distancing, masks, etc.

Work Location: In person