Public Sector Accountant: Analytical & Impactful

City of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Los Angeles seeks an Accountant to perform professional accounting tasks across governmental financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and public accounting standards. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience with governmental accounting practices.

The position involves researching, preparing, maintaining, and reconciling financial reports, with opportunities to contribute to audits and financial analyses within a large municipal framework.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and at least 24 semester or 36 quarter units in accounting.
• GAAP, GAAS, and FASB knowledge are required for this position.
• Experience with governmental and public accounting principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional accounting work in the research, preparation, maintenance, control, and reconciliation of financial records and reports according to governmental and public accounting principles.
• Prepare and analyze complex financial data and reports; ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Assist in the examination process and maintain documentation for audits and financial reviews.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Financial accounting

Education

Accounting degree

Job description

City of Los Angeles seeks an Accountant to perform professional accounting tasks across governmental financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and public accounting standards. The role requires strong analytical skills and experience with governmental accounting practices.

The position involves researching, preparing, maintaining, and reconciling financial reports, with opportunities to contribute to audits and financial analyses within a large municipal framework.