Discover an exciting opportunity for a fully remote Senior Government Accountant role!

Join a distinguished IPA Top 225 Public Accounting firm that is eager to welcome talented individuals into their government consulting practice group. If you’re looking to escape the demanding hours typical of larger firms or currently work in accounting for a small or local government, this position is designed for you! Check out the outstanding perks and benefits below.

Why You Should Be Part of Our Team:

• Work with a prestigious IPA Top 225 firm.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote position (candidates must reside in the U.S.).
• Experience an excellent work/life balance.
• Benefit from a 9/80 work schedule, providing every other Friday off!
• Have the week between Christmas and New Year’s off—this time is not deducted from your PTO.
• Enjoy our "No Meeting Fridays" policy.
• Work within core hours of 9am-3pm PST while maintaining flexibility in your schedule!
• Thrive under young and open-minded leadership that values contributions.
• Receive 100% covered benefits for yourself, with great options for dependents!
• Take advantage of a 401(k) with a generous 50% match up to 4%.
• Be rewarded for your hard work with promotions based on merit, not arbitrary timelines.
• Accrue over 3 weeks of PTO for senior roles, which increases with tenure—this is in addition to your Fridays off, holidays, and the week holiday break!
• Participate in an annual all-expenses-paid retreat to relax and connect with colleagues.
• Earn cash bonuses for referring employees and clients.
• Benefit from a CPA Bonus program for pursuing and completing your CPA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage client accounts through QuickBooks Online (QBO), including oversight of payroll and non-payroll transactions.
• Work with financial systems utilized by local governments to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
• Analyze and oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital assets, and long-term liabilities.
• Apply various accounting principles, including cash, accrual, and modified/full accrual methods.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements clearly and concisely to clients.
• Supervise the processing of accounts payable and payroll functions.
• Develop depreciation schedules, debt amortization schedules, and trial balances.
• Identify and rectify discrepancies in account analyses.
• Record and propose adjusting journal entries as needed to correct accounting errors.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience in a CAAS practice group focused on small and local government clients, or 5+ years working for a small/local government.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online is preferred.
• Familiarity with municipal financial accounting systems is a plus.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button!

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