Remote Senior Government Accountant (GASB Focus)

Teresa D Johnson CPA; Ridgefield (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote environment

Flexible schedule

Team healthcare coverage

Competitive pay based on experience

Work-life balance

Job summary

Teresa D Johnson CPA, a fully remote government accounting boutique serving the Pacific Northwest, seeks a Sr. Accountant.

You will deliver hands-on accounting, advisory, and controller-level support to local government clients, with emphasis on accuracy and accountability. Ideal candidates have CPA or equivalent license, 5–10 years of state and local government accounting experience, and strong GASB knowledge.

Qualifications

• CPA or other professional license is required.
• Significant experience in state and local government accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of GASB standards and governmental financial reporting.
• Ability to apply professional judgment and work independently in client environments.
• 5-10 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on accounting, advisory, and controller-level support to local government clients.
• Supervise and review work performed by client staff and firm team members.
• Act as a trusted partner delivering transparent guidance for public-sector entities.
• Ensure all work complies with GASB standards and state requirements.

Skills

GASB standards knowledge

Government accounting experience

Independent / self-starter

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

CPA or equivalent license

Job description

Teresa D Johnson CPA, a fully remote government accounting boutique serving the Pacific Northwest, seeks a Sr. Accountant.

You will deliver hands-on accounting, advisory, and controller-level support to local government clients, with emphasis on accuracy and accountability. Ideal candidates have CPA or equivalent license, 5–10 years of state and local government accounting experience, and strong GASB knowledge.