Accountant (public sector)

Description

We are partnering with a municipal organization in San Diego to support their search for an Accountant to join their finance team on a contract basis. This role is essential for managing transactional accounting activities and supporting budget preparation within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in public sector accounting and experience handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and budgeting.

Key Responsibilities

• Transactional Accounting: Manage day-to-day accounting tasks, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and reconciliations.

• Budget Preparation & Analysis: Support the finance team in preparing and analyzing budgets, monitoring expenditures, and assisting in budget planning.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and assist with month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.

• Data Entry & System Management: Input and manage financial data within the organization's accounting system; familiarity with systems like Tyler Munis is a plus.

• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure proper documentation of transactions and assist with compliance audits as needed.

• Financial Support: Provide additional financial support and respond to information requests from other departments and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Experience Required: 2+ years of transactional accounting experience, ideally within a municipal organization or the public sector.

Proficiency in AP, AR, reconciliations, and budgeting.

Familiarity with Tyler Munis or similar ERP systems is beneficial.

Strong analytical skills and detail orientation.

Ability to work on-site and adapt quickly to the team's needs.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

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