Staff Accountant

Description

Our client, in the government and municipality sector, is in need for a Staff Accountant to join their team on a contract basis! This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and ensuring reliable reporting across day-to-day and month-end processes. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

This is a contract role for 3-4 months, with the possibility to extend, and has great resources and training provided.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare month-end accounting entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and maintain organized supporting documentation for close activities.

- Review financial data for completeness and accuracy, investigate variances, and help ensure reporting aligns with established accounting standards.

- Clean up historical accounting records when needed and bring incomplete or delayed bookkeeping activities up to date.

- Record daily financial activity in the general ledger and verify that posted transactions are properly coded and supported.

- Manage accounts receivable tasks such as issuing invoices, applying incoming payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on overdue items.

- Bill affiliated entities for shared services, track invoice status, and record expense accruals as required.

- Compile information from internal departments to support year-end organizational reporting and related compliance obligations.

- Assist with payroll-related reporting and provide support for accounting and finance initiatives, including special projects, analysis, and process improvement efforts.

Requirements

- 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

- Hands-on experience with journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.

- Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, cash application, and aging review.

- Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial reporting and record management.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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