Senior Government Accountant — GAAP & GASB Expert

City-of-Valdosta; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Valdosta seeks a qualified accounting professional to support the city’s financial operations. You will assist in preparing CAFR, audits, and year-end work papers, while managing bank accounts, cash receipts, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities include posting journal entries, reconciling fixed assets, grants, and interfund activities. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 1–3 years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.
• Familiarity with auditing principles and relevant laws.
• Proficiency with computers and accounting software.
• Able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounting or related work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing annual financial statements, CAFR, and audits.
• Manage and reconcile city bank accounts, cash receipts, credit cards, investments, interfund receivables and payables.
• Post journal entries and audit petty cash.
• Reconcile and maintain fixed asset records for city assets.
• Prepare year-end work papers for various accounts.
• Process purchase orders and maintain grant accounting information.
• Reconcile confiscated asset funds and property evidence funds.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Auditing principles

Laws and policies knowledge

Computers & software

Problem solving

Prioritizing & planning

Interpersonal relations

Oral & written communication

Bonding ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The City of Valdosta seeks a qualified accounting professional to support the city’s financial operations. You will assist in preparing CAFR, audits, and year-end work papers, while managing bank accounts, cash receipts, and procurement processes.

Responsibilities include posting journal entries, reconciling fixed assets, grants, and interfund activities. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 1–3 years’ experience are required.