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Accountant (State and Local)

Kforce Inc.

Woodbridge, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35–$43
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Balance Sheet, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Expense Reports, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Funding, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, Government Accounting, Government Grants, Government Regulations, Government Requirements, Government Standards, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Journal Entries, Legal, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Short Messaging Service (SMS), State Government, Vlookups
LOCATION
Woodbridge, VA
POSTED
3 days ago
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Accountant (State & Local Government) in Woodbridge, VA. Summary: We are seeking a detail oriented Accountant to support financial operations within a state or local government environment. The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, completing reconciliations, preparing financial reports, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience working with municipalities, counties, school districts, public authorities, or other government entities and possess a strong understanding of governmental accounting principles. Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
  • Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts
  • Assist with month end, quarter end, and year end closing activities
  • Prepare financial statements, budget reports, and supporting schedules
  • Support annual audits and respond to auditor requests
  • Monitor expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with budgets, grant requirements, and governmental regulations
  • Assist with grant accounting, including tracking grant funding, expenditures, and reporting requirements
  • Review and reconcile bank accounts, cash accounts, and other balance sheet accounts
  • Ensure compliance with GASB, GAAP, and applicable state and local government regulations
  • Assist with preparation of reports for governing boards, state agencies, and other regulatory bodies
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls
  • Collaborate with department leaders, budget teams, procurement, and payroll personnel to support financial operations

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Experience working in a state, county, municipal, school district, public authority, or other government environment
  • Knowledge of governmental accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/