Senior Accountant Contractual
About The Position
The Senior Accountant maintains accurate, complete, and timely financial records in accordance with GAAP, applicable federal, state, and local laws, and procurement regulations. The role ensures proper revenue and expense recognition and compliance with accounting standards; prepares and reviews journal entries for complex transactions, including accruals, prepaids, and contract accounting; and performs monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations. The position participates in month- and year-end close processes, including preparing documentation and responding to audit requests. The Senior Accountant prepares and reviews financial statements and schedules for internal management and external auditors, analyzes financial data for variances, trends, and risks, and provides recommendations to management. The role also recommends and implements process improvements and technology solutions to streamline accounting operations, assists with reporting needs, and performs other related duties as requested. Flexible work-from-home options are available. This is a contractual position with no benefits; the hourly rate is to be negotiated.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting.
- At least three years of experience in financial reporting.
Nice To Haves
- Two to five years of public sector and/or nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP or a similar system preferred.
- Drain accounting experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely financial records in accordance with GAAP, applicable laws, and procurement regulations.
- Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition and compliance with accounting standards.
- Prepare and review journal entries for complex transactions, including accruals, prepaids, and contract accounting.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations, including accounts receivable/payable, cash, investments, and payroll.
- Participate in month- and year-end close processes, prepare documentation, and respond to audit requests.
- Prepare and review financial statements and schedules for internal management and external auditors.
- Analyze financial data to identify variances, trends, and risks, and provide recommendations to management.
- Recommend and implement process improvements and technology solutions to streamline accounting operations.
- Assist with reporting needs.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
