Senior Consultant - Outsourced Accounting, Public Sector

Responsibilities Providing financial staffing and related consulting support to municipalities Assisting municipal clients with their accounting and finance functions, including bank reconciliations, budget development, financial close reporting, and preparation for annual audit Reviewing data regarding cash (including cancelled checks, bank statements, electronic remittances), investments, receivables, capital assets, liabilities, equity, revenues and expenses Drafting financial reports, including periodic budgets to actual schedules, and annual financial statements with related disclosures Verifying, allocating, and posting details of municipality transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as bank statements, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting municipal transactions Working independently or in teams to improve client accounting operations, including drafting policies and procedures Analyzing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and equity, and preparing balance sheet, statement of revenues and expenditures, and other reports to summarize current and projected financial position Collaborating with other consultants and clients for continuous improvement recommendations Supervision and training of junior staff members Providing training and development opportunities for professional, personal, and technical growth Monthly billings to customers Requirements Requires a general understanding of GASB and government fund accounting Client’s business systems and industry requirements 4+ years of governmental accounting or 6+ years’ experience creating and using financial reports in a professional service firm (public accounting), government or school district Technology skills including proficiency with various financial accounting systems and Excel Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or related field is required CPA or Master’s degree in accounting, business, or other similar field preferred but not required This position requires local and/or regional travel to client sites Ability for limited overnight travel preferred but not required Project management skills- ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor