Senior Accountant; Government

Job Description

Hybrid or Remote opportunity to work for a Top 200 public accounting firm doing outsourced accounting for state & local government clients!

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year.

A bit about us:

Are you an accountant with experience serving government entities? Do you enjoy tackling new challenges and building meaningful relationships that make a difference for your clients and peers? If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect!

We have partnered with a Top 200 public accounting firm looking to hire Senior Accountants to perform outsourced accounting services to state and local government entities.

This is the perfect position for someone who has worked as an accountant for a government body, but would like the perks and flexibility that come with working at a public accounting firm. Or someone who has experience auditing government clients and would like to do more in-the-weeds accounting work!

This position has the flexibility to work from home, in the office, or a hybrid of the two - wherever you work best!

• IPA Top 200 firm
• Friendly, "Midwest-feel" culture
• Flexible hybrid and remote schedules
• Work from home, in the office, or a mix. Come in as often as you'd like!
• 22 days of PTO
• Utilized per hour - if you've worked 40 hours that week already, no need to use PTO!
• Half day Fridays June through September
• 36 hour work week June-July
• 8 paid holidays
• 24 hours of paid volunteer time
• Annual bonuses
• 401(k) with match
• Monthly tech reimbursement
• Robust internal support teams so you can focus on being an accountant
• Competitive health, dental, vision, disability, & life insurance plans
• Friendly, open, down-to-earth Partners

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyze financial data for city management, state, and county regulators, and auditors.
• Generate and assess monthly and quarterly reports.
• Lead and collaborate on the annual budget planning process.
• Manage financial data, records, and reports in line with guidelines, procedures, and regulations.
• Oversee year-end audit preparation and financial statement development.
• Drive long-term planning initiatives.
• Refine and enhance reporting processes.
• Engage and communicate with all levels of client leadership.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Provide financial analysis for special projects and initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or an equivalent field
• Proficiency in governmental accounting or audit processes.
• 3+ years of accounting experience