Staff Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join a collaborative finance team on a Contract basis. This contract opportunity will focus on supporting year-end financial activities, audit readiness, and core accounting operations in a fast-moving municipal environment. The ideal candidate can step into established workflows quickly, work with minimal supervision, and contribute dependable accounting support from day one.Responsibilities:• Manage daily cash recording activities and complete timely reconciliations to maintain accurate financial balances.• Prepare and enter monthly journal entries across multiple departments while ensuring supporting documentation is complete and reliable.• Contribute to year-end closing efforts and help assemble materials needed for the annual audit process.• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing account activity, investigating discrepancies, and resolving reconciliation issues.• Process recurring accounting transactions with a high degree of accuracy and attention to established financial controls.• Adhere to documented procedures and internal guidelines while carrying out assigned accounting tasks.• Partner with other members of the finance team to assist with daily operations and month-end workload demands.• Provide clear updates on progress, risks, and deadlines so that accounting priorities remain on track.