Senior Accountant

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. 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. Required Qualifications and Skills Support year-end close for a municipal or government accounting environment. Prepare, review, and analyze general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and financial schedules. Maintain and reconcile long‑term debt and capital asset accounting records. Assist with ACFR support, financial statement review, and external audit documentation. Prior City or municipal government accounting experience is required. Senior‑level accounting experience with a strong understanding of governmental accounting principles. Hands‑on experience with long‑term debt and capital assets. Experience reviewing financial statements and supporting schedules. Knowledge of GASB standards and governmental accounting requirements. Strong general ledger, reconciliation, journal entry, and year‑end close experience. Proficiency with accounting and financial systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a deadline‑driven environment. 6 to 10 years of relevant accounting experience preferred based on the seniority of the role. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting or reviewing an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Experience working directly with external auditors. Experience with a California city or municipality. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment‑qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr AppleOne Employment Services