Senior Governmental Accountant — Reconciliations & Analysis

STI; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

STI is seeking a highly skilled Accountant with governmental and public accounting experience in Atlanta. You will manage complex reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and perform detailed financial analysis to resolve issues with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years’ experience, strong GASB knowledge, and a track record of supporting audits and financial reporting in a large ERP environment. Hybrid work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in governmental accounting is highly desired.
• Experience in public accounting roles is highly desired.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review complex account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare and review journal entries, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct financial analyses to identify variances, trends, and potential issues, providing actionable recommendations.
• Work independently to identify, analyze, and resolve accounting discrepancies or irregularities with minimal guidance.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with governmental accounting standards (e.g., GASB).
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciling accounts, and addressing auditor inquiries.

Skills

GASB

Advanced Excel

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Financial analysis

Independent work

Problem solving

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Grant accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

STI is seeking a highly skilled Accountant with governmental and public accounting experience in Atlanta. You will manage complex reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and perform detailed financial analysis to resolve issues with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years’ experience, strong GASB knowledge, and a track record of supporting audits and financial reporting in a large ERP environment. Hybrid work options may be available.