Assistant Controller

Blueprint Technologies•Bellevue, WA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Blueprint is a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with teams across the United States. The Assistant Controller will support the financial health of the business and help lead an accounting team focused on accuracy, accountability, and service. The role manages daily accounting operations and supports the Controller with financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting-process improvements. The position takes a hands-on role in the monthly close, oversees key accounting activities, and partners with teams across Blueprint to resolve issues and support business needs. It also supports budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, audits, tax preparation, and reporting obligations. This is a hybrid role based in Bellevue, Washington, with an expectation of working in the office at least two days per week, currently Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additional in-office days may be needed based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including coordinating accounting operations, leading close activities, or reviewing others’ work.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, journal entries, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
Experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and payroll accounting.
Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and recognize matters requiring escalation.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or ERP systems and Microsoft 365 applications.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and recurring deadlines.
Hands-on, collaborative approach and willingness to support routine accounting activities and process improvements.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting information to nonfinancial stakeholders.
Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential financial and employee information.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience in technology consulting, professional services, or another project-based business.
Experience with service-based revenue recognition, project accounting, and profitability reporting.
Public accounting or financial statement audit experience.
Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
Experience supporting multi-state payroll, accounting-system improvements, or process automation.

Responsibilities

Manage daily accounting operations, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll accounting, and general ledger activities.
Coordinate the monthly close, prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations, and ensure assigned work is completed accurately and on schedule.
Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Review financial results, investigate discrepancies, and explain significant account balances and budget-to-actual variances.
Oversee timely and accurate client billing, collections, vendor payments, and payroll processing in coordination with appropriate teams.
Support revenue recognition and project accounting by reviewing contract terms, billing schedules, accrued and deferred revenue, and project-related costs.
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring transactions are consistently classified and supported by documentation.
Apply internal controls, review transactions and reconciliations, and escalate accounting issues or control gaps to the Controller.
Maintain documented accounting procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
Support monthly and annual budgeting, forecasting, cash reporting, and cash-flow planning through schedules and financial analysis.
Prepare audit schedules, support tax preparation, and address applicable reporting obligations.
Partner with Delivery, Client Development, HR, and other departments to resolve accounting questions and improve information flow.
Support accounting-system enhancements, reporting improvements, and automation initiatives.
Perform other duties consistent with the role as assigned.