Senior Accountant

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Government Accounting Manager

Position Title: Government Accounting Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week)

Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6 Months

Potential Extension/Conversion: Yes, potential extension

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY)

Pay Range: $48 /hr on w2

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Government Accounting Consultant to work in a consultative capacity under the direction of the Deputy Accounting Administrator. This role is responsible for providing high-level financial and governmental accounting expertise, with a primary focus on bank reconciliation oversight, internal controls, and ACFR reporting compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in GASB standards, GAAP principles, and governmental financial reporting, and will act as a strategic advisor to leadership, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation across financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Bank Reconciliation & Financial Oversight

• Review and evaluate multiple bank accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Design and implement robust reconciliation procedures and oversight mechanisms
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting best practices

2. ACFR Reporting & Compliance

• Establish and monitor checks and balances for ACFR preparation and reporting
• Collaborate with program teams to ensure timely and accurate financial schedules
• Ensure compliance with:
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA)
• Single Audit requirements

3. GASB & Government Accounting Expertise

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on GASB standards
• Research, interpret, and implement new GASB pronouncements
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with GAAP and GASB requirements
• Support preparation and review of complex financial statements

4. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Advise leadership on internal accounting controls and governance frameworks
• Recommend improvements to financial processes and policies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations
• Provide expert consultation to internal teams and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong expertise in:
• GASB standards
• Governmental accounting & fund accounting
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems for maintaining financial records
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and recommend solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) – Strongly Preferred
• Experience in government, municipality, school district, or public sector audits
• Hands-on experience with ACFR preparation and review
• At least 3+ years in governmental accounting environment
• Experience working with state or federal compliance frameworks

Key Skills & Competencies

• Advanced financial analysis and reconciliation expertise
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, SEFA, and Single Audit requirements
• Ability to work independently as a trusted financial advisor
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Process improvement and internal control design expertise

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance to support employees' health and well-being. In addition, employees have paid holidays, paid time off (if eligible) and access to a 401(k)-retirement plan

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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