Experienced Technical Accountant, US State and Local Government

Government Finance Officers Association • Chicago, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) is seeking an experienced accounting professional to work in its Certificate of Achievement (COA) for Excellence in Financial Reporting program. The program recognizes local governments that prepare comprehensive annual financial reports demonstrating transparency and full disclosure beyond minimum accepted accounting principles.

The role performs technical reviews of Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) submitted by state and local governments. The accountant applies generally accepted accounting principles for U.S. state and local governments and COA program requirements, assesses reports, and provides applicants with recommendations for improvement. The position may also participate in designing and delivering training to GFOA members. GFOA will provide position-specific technical training, and candidates should be interested in developing specialized expertise in state and local government accounting and financial reporting. The role is fully remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Experience contributing to local government Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to use document management technology.
• Ability to thrive in an independent, fully remote role.
• Keen interest in developing specialized expertise in accounting and financial reporting for state and local governments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a COA program volunteer reviewer.
• Familiarity with the Governmental Accounting Research System.
• Familiarity with GFOA's Governmental Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting (GAAFR).

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of ACFRs submitted by state and local governments.
• Apply U.S. state and local government GAAP and COA program requirements when assessing ACFRs.
• Offer local government applicants recommendations for improvements to their ACFRs.
• Participate in the design and delivery of training for GFOA members.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Access to on-demand LinkedIn Learning.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level