Senior Government Accountant & Auditor

Lancopasheriff; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancopasheriff is seeking a Senior Accountant/Auditor to handle complex financial tasks within the Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services framework. The role reports to the County Fiscal Officer 2 and requires strong knowledge of GAAP, cost allocation, and fund management.

The position emphasizes budgeting, reporting, contract review, and data analysis, with responsibilities spanning monthly summaries, reconciliations, and audit support.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public fiscal administration and GAAP.
• Ability to prepare budgets, reports, and analyses.
• Experience with contract and cost accounting in a public agency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets and updates based on allocations and plans.
• Review invoices for budget compliance and coding accuracy.
• Analyze monthly financial summaries and provide recommendations.
• Reconcile cash and bank statements; manage funds reporting.
• Assist in audits, prepare state financial reports and time studies.
• Maintain accurate work papers and documentation for budgets.

Skills

Public fiscal administration

Accounting principles

Auditing

Budget analysis

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree incl. six accounting credits

Accounting coursework

Associate degree with six accounting credits

Job description

Lancopasheriff is seeking a Senior Accountant/Auditor to handle complex financial tasks within the Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services framework. The role reports to the County Fiscal Officer 2 and requires strong knowledge of GAAP, cost allocation, and fund management.

The position emphasizes budgeting, reporting, contract review, and data analysis, with responsibilities spanning monthly summaries, reconciliations, and audit support.