Interim Assistant Controller

job summary:
We are seeking an Interim Assistant Controller / Accounting Consultant REMOTE to step into a highly hands-on role to tackle an upcoming Retirement Plan Audit while supporting broader general accounting and payroll functions. This position acts as a critical technical anchor during a permanent search, requiring an operationally strong professional who can self-sufficiently triage audit requests, clean up complex accounts, and ensure compliance with minimal oversight.

location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
job type: Contract
salary: $60 - 65 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 10 Years


responsibilities:
1. Retirement Plan Audit Support (Urgent Priority)

• Act as the lead technical resource for employee benefit plan audits starting immediately in June.
• Manage, review, and reconcile retirement plan transactions across two distinct plans.
• Build and validate detailed contribution schedules mapped out by individual pay periods.
• Prepare and organize comprehensive audit workpapers, backup schedules, and Form 5500 preparation assistance.
• Serve as the main point of contact to triage, coordinate, and respond to auditor requests between payroll, accounts payable, and general accounting.

2. Complex Payroll Review & Accounting

• Validate and approve payroll journal entries using existing built-in templates.
• Support a multi-state payroll environment using ADP for approximately 300 employees across five separate corporate entities.
• Handle complex payroll-related tracking, matching data across multiple timekeeping platforms including Kronos and E-Time.
• Maintain absolute comfort with running or deeply backing up the payroll cycle in the event of team vacancies.

3. Account Reconciliations & General Ledger Cleanup

• Independently navigate general ledger activity to execute heavy account reconciliation and cleanup work with little to no training.
• Guide the internal accounting team to keep month-end close timelines and reconciliation schedules on track.
• Coordinate with the Controller on compliance, tax filings (Forms 990 and 990-T), and Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) calculations.

qualifications:

• Audit Expertise: Strong, demonstrable background supporting complex financial and employee benefit plan audits. Prior exposure to retirement plan audit workflows is required.
• Experience: 5-8 years of progressive accounting and leadership experience with a deep understanding of GAAP. Candidate tenure is critical; a track record of 3+ years at previous career stops is the target.
• The "Hands-On" Factor: A career trajectory that shows a willingness to step in for direct reports, respect manual accounting tasks, and handle general ledger details alongside high-level strategy.
• The "Excel" Bar: Must possess advanced spreadsheet manipulation skills and pass an Excel assessment prior to client presentation. Fluency is required in:
  • SUMIFs
  • VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP
  • MATCH
  • IF statements

Systems & Tools

• ADP: Hard requirement.
• Oracle Fusion ERP / PBCS: Highly preferred ("Big Box" ERP experience required).
• Timekeeping Systems: Kronos and E-Time (Experience is a plus).
• Excel: Critical/Mandatory.

skills: ADP, Account Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, GAAP


Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.