Sr. Accountant

System One is working with a client seeking an experienced Accountant to perform complex, professional-level accounting work in a public-sector environment. This role supports multiple internal departments and leadership teams by providing accurate financial information and analysis to guide informed operational and performance-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and operating statements in compliance with GAAP and present financial insights and recommendations to various internal stakeholders.
• Perform and review core accounting operations, including balancing and posting expenditures, revenues, and journal entries to the general ledger.
• Prepare and review detailed accounting records and supporting schedules such as AP, AR, investments, collections, debt, fixed assets, and accruals; perform reconciliations between the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
• Support period-end close processes and the annual audit, applying internal control procedures to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting.
• Maintain capital asset roll-forwards and schedules, ensuring proper allocation of expenditures across bond, sales tax, and other funding sources.
• Monitor, record, and report on debt service activities; ensure all debt payments are completed on schedule and prepare drawdowns related to capital expenditures.
• Manage post-award grant accounting, including financial reporting, expenditure tracking, revenue analysis, and drawdowns in accordance with grant requirements.
• Develop or implement cost-analysis methods to create reports on service and program costs.
• Collaborate closely with budget analysts and department leaders on financial management and budget development.
• Maintain reliable and regular attendance.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related finance field.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, laws, and methods, with emphasis on cost analysis and governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of auditing procedures and practices.
• Experience with business software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Familiarity with general office procedures related to accounting operations.

Abilities

• Analyze and interpret complex financial and accounting records.
• Prepare accurate and complete financial statements and reports.
• Work independently and collaboratively with professionalism and integrity.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate stewardship and responsible management of public funds.

Skills

• Strong analytical abilities for consolidating and interpreting financial data.
• Skilled at researching and resolving discrepancies and inquiries.