Senior Accountant

Job Title: Experienced Accountant

Position Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated Accountant with experience in governmental accounting and public accounting.
• This position requires strong technical expertise, particularly in managing complex reconciliations, preparing and reviewing journal entries, and conducting detailed financial analysis.
• The ideal candidate thrives with minimal supervision, demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities, and has a proven track record of analyzing and resolving financial issues independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and review complex account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and review journal entries, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct financial analyses to identify variances, trends, and potential issues, providing actionable recommendations.
• Work independently to identify, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies or irregularities with minimal guidance.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB).
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and addressing auditor inquiries.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required;

Experience:

• 8 years of relevant accounting experience
• Experience in in governmental accounting is highly desired
• Experience in public accounting roles is highly desired.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis.

Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB).
• Experience in accounting for grants, fixed assets, cash management, revenue recognition, accounts payable, payroll, or other relevant areas.
• Direct experience working in large ERP environment and accounting systems, Oracle experience is highly desired.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including extensive use of Pivot Tables, formulas, data collections, and management.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy and completeness in all financial processes and reporting.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions:

• This role primarily operates in an office environment, with opportunities for collaboration across teams and departments.
• Remote work flexibility may be available based on organizational policy.