Accountant

A well-established government agency is seeking a Staff Accountant for a 5-month engagement to support year-end close and upcoming audit season. This role will play a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries (recurring and adjusting)
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and account analysis
• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes
• Execute bank reconciliations and daily account balancing
• Support monthly and year-end close (approx. 2-month close cycle)
• Prepare and analyze accruals (including manual and energy-related accruals)
• Assist with audit preparation (audit season begins in September)
• Maintain and verify financial data accuracy across systems
• Build and analyze data using pivot tables and advanced Excel functions
• Convert/format financial documents (PDF to Word/Excel) as needed

3+ years of accounting experience (government or public sector highly preferred)

Strong understanding of General Ledger and accrual-based accounting

Familiarity with GAS (government accounting standards) a plus

Proven experience supporting year-end close and audits

High attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment