Assistant Controller

Peg • Fairfax, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

PEG, LLC is in its twenty-sixth year being a diverse energy efficiency, engineering, environmental and management consulting firm operating principally in the Eastern and Central United States. As a leader in Home Energy Ratings, a winner of multiple Energy Star Awards, and a standout in the construction industry, PEG has provided Home Energy Ratings for over 170,000 homes. We strive to continually improve building energy efficiency and therefore, the quality of homes and life in the communities that we service. Please visit our website at www.pegenv.com to learn more about PEG! THE ROLE Job Location: The organization operates on an in-office work schedule. This position is based in our main office in Fairfax, VA. Supervisory Responsibilities: · Assist in overseeing the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll. · Assist in overseeing training programs and identifies training needs. · Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations · Responsibilities include participating in the hiring process with our HR Department, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. · Effectively assists in managing and motivating department employees through use of positive leadership skills. · Enhances employee skill development through counseling and training Essential Functions: · Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. · Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates. · Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions. · Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices. · Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors. · Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures. · Files quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. · Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements. · Manages 120 + employee payroll in QuickBooks to a high degree of accuracy and compliance · Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years or more of related professional experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function in QuickBooks including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with QuickBooks payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• Assist in overseeing training programs and identifies training needs.
• Works with other department heads to monitor each department and make recommendations
• Responsibilities include participating in the hiring process with our HR Department, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Effectively assists in managing and motivating department employees through use of positive leadership skills.
• Enhances employee skill development through counseling and training
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Files quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Manages 120 + employee payroll in QuickBooks to a high degree of accuracy and compliance
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

• 20 Annual Paid Days Off (12 Days of PTO, Birthday PTO, & 7 Company Paid Holidays)
• Company Sponsored Medical Insurance that includes a contribution of up to 50% off the monthly premium
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 4% company match vested immediately
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Pet Insurance
• Corporate Sponsored Events
• Paid Professional Development & Salary Incentives through Learning/Certification Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees