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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or another business discipline.
• Active or in-process CPA and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
• At least 4 years of public accounting experience performing external audit or consulting, or 7 years of experience in a state, county, or municipality finance/accounting department.
• Practical knowledge of relevant professional standards and regulations, such as GASB.
• Prior experience auditing or assisting with the financial close for a governmental entity.
• Prior experience with internal controls, including control documentation and testing.
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Demonstrated Microsoft Office experience, including analyzing and summarizing data using Excel formulas, pivot tables, and related add-ins.
• Ability to travel as needed up to 40%.
• Demonstrated passion for superior client service, integrity, project management, governmental accounting knowledge, and leadership; ability to work with urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GFOA’s ACFR Special Review Process or ACFR preparation.
• Experience implementing GASB standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve account reconciliation issues.
• Prior experience coaching and developing less experienced associates.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and perform governmental accounting engagements, including account and financial close and reconciliation assistance, ACFR preparation, implementation of new accounting standards, compliance-related accounting analysis, and ongoing best-practice accounting support.
• Assess client accounting challenges, develop tailored advisory solutions, and establish engagement timelines and scope.
• Evaluate complex governmental accounting situations and determine appropriate treatment under GAAP.
• Review ACFRs for accuracy and completeness against benchmarks such as GFOA’s ACFR review checklist.
• Identify best practices and make recommendations regarding account reconciliations and other financial processes; develop reports of findings for executive leadership.
• Provide client leadership with status updates on tasks, findings, and recommendations.
• Oversee engagement economics and manage resources to meet project goals.
• Keep the team current on governmental accounting pronouncements and industry developments.
• Assist in supervising team members, including professional development, training, and performance evaluation.
• Develop technical specializations and serve as an internal and external technical consultant.
• Develop articles, podcasts, webinars, or other content on governmental accounting matters to build the GPS accounting advisory group’s brand.
• Serve as a trusted client advisor and identify opportunities for expanded services.
• Develop external relationships to foster long-term business development.

Benefits

• Annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid Care Leave.
• Additional programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life and providing financial protection.
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focused on wellbeing.
• Career growth and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Flexibility to do impactful work while having time outside of work.