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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.
Job Responsibility
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
Requirements
3+ years of accounting experience (government or public sector highly preferred)
Strong understanding of General Ledger and accrual-based accounting
High attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
Familiarity with GAS (government accounting standards)