Senior Accountant
Agility Recruiting
- Walnut Creek, CA, United States
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a temporary assignment with our City Government. This project-based role will support critical accounting functions including month-end and year-end closings, capital asset management, and general ledger maintenance. The ideal candidate will be available to start immediately and possess strong governmental accounting experience.
Duration
Temporary project assignment (estimated 3-6 months, possibility of extension based on project needs)
Key Responsibilities
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Perform complex general ledger accounting functions and analysis
- Reconcile various accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies
- Assist with capital asset tracking, depreciation, and reporting
- Prepare journal entries and account analyses to support financial statement preparation
- Provide documentation for audit requests
- Generate financial reports and assist with budget analysis
- Support special projects and process improvements as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in governmental accounting
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas, data analysis)
- Strong understanding of GAAP and governmental accounting standards
- Experience with general ledger management and financial reporting
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Tyler Munis experience
- CPA or active pursuit of certification
- Previous experience with capital assets management
- Prior experience working with city or county government
- Knowledge of governmental accounting standards (GASB)
- Experience with fund accounting
Start Date
Immediate start available
Compensation: 55