Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

A public sector organization in Downey, CA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a contract/temporary assignment supporting the year-end close process. This role is ideal for a senior-level accounting professional with strong municipal government accounting experience and hands-on expertise in general ledger, long-term debt, capital assets, GASB standards, and financial statement review.

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate year-end reporting, clean reconciliations, audit readiness, and reliable financial schedules. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector finance work in a structured, mission-focused environment that values accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and high-quality financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist with the year-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, adjusting entries, and supporting schedules.
- Maintain and analyze accounting records related to long-term debt, capital assets, additions, disposals, depreciation, and related schedules.
- Review financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Support preparation and review activities related to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, including governmental accounting schedules.
- Research and apply applicable GASB standards and governmental accounting principles.
- Assist with audit requests, respond to auditor inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and support special accounting projects as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

- Contract/Temporary opportunity.
- Pay range: $50 to $75 per hour.
- Location: Downey, CA.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.