The Hire Solution has partnered with a city government in the Lancaster / Hutchins area for the immediate 3 to 4 month temporary need for an experienced Staff or Senior Accountant. The desired start date is within the next 1-2 weeks, so please apply right away. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to:

·          Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable

·          Reconcile 20+ bank accounts for both operations and investment

·          Conduct GL to Bank Statement reconciliation

·          Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

·          Add newly purchased fixed assets into the ERP system, and set up corresponding depreciation        schedule for each

·          Post cash receipts to the ERP system and make sure they appear

·          Analyze financial information and summarize financial status

·          Journalize accounting transactions throughout the month

·          Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

·          Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

·          Help the accounting assistants when needed

·          Coordinate the budget process by developing documents and work papers; coordinating efforts with departments; managing deadlines; entering and reviewing data; and ensuring compliance.

·          Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process

·          Provide input into department’s goal setting process

·          Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

·          Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

·          Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

·          Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

·          Supervise processes by reviewing and analyzing entries and reports; monitoring revenues and expenditures; reviewing documents; scheduling deadlines; interpreting and reviewing data; and monitoring compliance with reporting and expenditures.

Qualifications:

·          Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

·          Legally eligible to work in the U.S without sponsorship

·          Five years of experience as a staff or senior accountant

·          Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles

·          Knowledge of budgeting practices and principles

·          Experience using QuickBooks, STW, or Tyler Munis accounting systems