Public Sector Accountant: GAAP, Budgets & Reporting

City of Santa Fe Springs; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Roanoke is seeking an Accountant to maintain financial records, focusing on financial reporting, contracts, and accounts receivable. The role requires preparing journal entries, financial reports, and analyses, with GAAP compliance and audits support.

Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting and 3–5 years in accounting, preferably public sector; CPA is a plus. This exempt, full-time position offers a stable municipal environment and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; 3–5 years related accounting experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting processes.
• Ability to assemble data for auditors and prepare financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Maintains financial records in accounting, reporting, contracts, and fixed assets.
• Prepares journal entries, financial reports, statements, and analyzes data for accuracy.
• Performs reconciliations and variance analyses; assists auditors as required.
• Provides information to other departments and supports budgetary/financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Auditing support

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

The City of Roanoke is seeking an Accountant to maintain financial records, focusing on financial reporting, contracts, and accounts receivable. The role requires preparing journal entries, financial reports, and analyses, with GAAP compliance and audits support.

Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting and 3–5 years in accounting, preferably public sector; CPA is a plus. This exempt, full-time position offers a stable municipal environment and benefits.