Sr. Accountant

Description We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support government finance operations through a contract assignment. This role will manage complex accounting activities across grants, revenues, debt service, and enterprise funds while helping maintain accurate financial records and timely reporting. The position is well suited for someone who is detail oriented and can analyze detailed financial data, oversee critical close processes, and provide dependable support to finance leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare and review journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and resolve discrepancies through detailed account analysis.

• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and fund activity to support complete and accurate reporting.

• Administer accounting work related to government grants, including tracking expenditures, monitoring compliance, and supporting reimbursement documentation.

• Produce internal and external financial reports, including schedules and supporting documents for annual reporting requirements.

• Analyze revenues, enterprise fund activity, and debt service transactions to identify variances, trends, and reporting issues.

• Assist with budget development, expenditure monitoring, and financial forecasting by providing reliable accounting data and analysis.

• Support audits and finance management requests by preparing documentation, answering accounting questions, and ensuring adherence to applicable regulations. Requirements • Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience with strong attention to detail, including advanced-level responsibility for financial reporting and reconciliations.

• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliation practices.

• Experience with governmental accounting principles, including fund accounting and compliance with GASB standards.

• Background in grant administration, with the ability to track funding, review allowable costs, and support reporting obligations.

• Proven ability to prepare annual financial reporting packages and other external financial reports with a high degree of accuracy.

• Hands-on experience completing bank reconciliations and analyzing complex financial data across multiple accounts or funds.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively with finance leadership and internal stakeholders.

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