Government Accountant II — Budget, GAAP & Reporting

Hamilton County Schools; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga seeks a professional accountant to independently perform accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting in support of district financial operations.

You will review financial data, prepare reports, monitor budgets, resolve discrepancies, assist with audits, and provide guidance on GAAP and governmental standards while helping improve internal controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Four years experience including governmental accounting, accrual accounting, and general accounting.
• Two years’ experience in governmental accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, analyze, and post journal entries and financial transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Review financial data for proper classification and reporting.
• Support accounts payable/receivable and cash management processes.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures; identify variances and investigate.
• Assist in budget preparation, projections, and amendments.
• Prepare routine and non-routine financial reports.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation and reporting.
• Serve as a resource for departments regarding financial procedures and reporting requirements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Planning and organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

4+ years general/government accounting experience

2 years governmental accounting experience

Job description

Hamilton County Schools in Chattanooga seeks a professional accountant to independently perform accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting in support of district financial operations.

You will review financial data, prepare reports, monitor budgets, resolve discrepancies, assist with audits, and provide guidance on GAAP and governmental standards while helping improve internal controls and processes.