Job Description:
Managing and delivering timely and accurate governmental accounting including the implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations and financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on-demand government accounting support. A significant portion of the work performed centers in and around solving a government’s accounting and financial reporting challenges from staffing or event driving needs at the state and/or local government. In addition to delegating/reviewing the work of more junior professionals, you will perform engagement activities, participate in discussions with clients, and assist with drafting deliverables. This is a very fast paced environment.
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance or other business discipline
- Active or in-process CPA and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Minimum 4 years of public accounting experience performing external audit or consulting
- Hands on experience with implementation of GASB standards in a Local to State Government environment
- Practical knowledge of relevant professional standards and regulations such as GASB
- Prior experience auditing or assisting with the financial close for a governmental entity
- Prior experience with internal controls including documentation and testing of controls
- Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products including ability to analyze and summarize data through the use of formulas, pivot tables, and related add-ins in Excel
- Ability to travel as needed up to 40%
- Experience with GFOA’s ACFR Special Review Process or ACFR Preparation
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues
- Prior experience coaching and developing less experienced associates