Accountant Specialist - Onsite

S R International Inc; Phoenix (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 31.000 - 44.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Tempe is seeking an Accountant Specialist to handle governmental accounting, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end closing activities.

The role requires 1 year of governmental accounting experience, proficiency with PeopleSoft, Workiva, DebtBook, Excel and 365, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 1 year of accounting, including governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, tax compliance, budgeting.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Prepare journal entries and financial reports.
• Support month-end/year-end closing and financial statement preparation.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation.
• Process transactions for payroll, accounts payable, and taxes.

Kenntnisse

Accounting

Government accounting

GAAP

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workiva

DebtBook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Jobbeschreibung

Client: City of Tempe, AZ | Job ID: 167237
Location: 20 E. 6th Street, Tempe, AZ (100% Onsite)
Contract: 7+ Months | Schedule: Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week
Pay Rate: $27/hour on W-2
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Job Description

The City of Tempe is seeking an Accountant Specialist to handle governmental accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, journal entries, fixed assets, depreciation, and month-end/year-end closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Prepare journal entries, financial reports, and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end/year-end closing and financial statement preparation.
• Manage fixed assets and record depreciation.
• Process transactions related to payroll, accounts payable, property taxes, and other accounting systems.
• Research cash discrepancies and maintain internal controls.
• Review employee travel requisitions and ensure accurate, compliant financial records.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of accounting or related experience, including governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, tax compliance, cost accounting, and budgeting.
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft, Workiva, DebtBook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft 365.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing policies.

Candidate Requirements

• Local candidates only at the time of submission.
• Resume must clearly mention the candidate's current location.
• Available for an in-person interview within one week of the posting close date.
• Able to start within two weeks of an offer.
• Limited fiscal responsibility; approval required for financial actions exceeding established thresholds.