Controller jobs in Anchorage, AK

Job Summary
The Controller will oversee the General Accounting Team and Payroll Specialist for AMES 1, LLC. This position will report directly to the CFO,
and will work out of  AMES 1's headquarters office in Anchorage each workday. 

Required Skills/Abilities
• Ability to create and manage budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes, internal controls, and best practices.
• Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Multi State Payroll knowledge HIGHLY desirable.
• Proficient in budget creation and analysis software, preferably in Quickbooks.
• Corecon experience – major plus.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Must be able to lead team with dignity and respect.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.
• Stable job history.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, or the equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years of experience in a Controller capacity or Accounting/Finance Management role.
• At least 8 years of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• 2 years of federal construction industry experience - DoD contractor strongly preferred.
• 3 years of payroll management experience in multiple states strongly preferred.


Physical Requirements
• Must be able to work onsite each workday at the AMES 1's Anchorage headquarters.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to work out of the Anchorage office each day.
• Must be able to stay focused for long periods of time.
• Must be able to use phone.

Annual salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

About us:

AMES1,LLC, is a graduated 8(a), rapidly growing federal contractor, based out of Anchorage, AK. Currently we have federal projects running in 18 states. AMES 1 was Incorporated in 2009 and is experienced in design, construction, renovation, operations/maintenance, and environmental services of government facilities. We serve a range of clients from the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Department of the Interior (DOI), General Services Administration (GSA), Association of the United States Army (AUSA), and many other agencies in both the CONUS and OCONUS.
 

PLEASE NOTE: All offers of employment at AMES1 are contingent upon clear and acceptable results of a thorough background check.

AMES 1 IS AN AAP/EEO EMPLOYER.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment from AMES1, LLC without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

AMES 1 IS PROUD TO BE A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE.