Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, in the government and municipality sector, is in need for a Staff Accountant to join their team on a contract basis! This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with close activities, and ensuring reliable reporting across day-to-day and month-end processes. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger experience, sound accounting judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

This is a contract role for 3-4 months, with the possibility to extend, and has great resources and training provided.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare month-end accounting entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and maintain organized supporting documentation for close activities.

• Review financial data for completeness and accuracy, investigate variances, and help ensure reporting aligns with established accounting standards.

• Clean up historical accounting records when needed and bring incomplete or delayed bookkeeping activities up to date.

• Record daily financial activity in the general ledger and verify that posted transactions are properly coded and supported.

• Manage accounts receivable tasks such as issuing invoices, applying incoming payments, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on overdue items.

• Bill affiliated entities for shared services, track invoice status, and record expense accruals as required.

• Compile information from internal departments to support year-end organizational reporting and related compliance obligations.

• Assist with payroll-related reporting and provide support for accounting and finance initiatives, including special projects, analysis, and process improvement efforts.

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a staff accountant or similar role.

• Hands-on experience with journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.

• Working knowledge of accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, cash application, and aging review.

• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for financial reporting and record management.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.