MSR Technology Group DBA Infomatics has been an Inc 500/5000 corporation for the last 7 years in a row. We have an urgent need for Senior Government Accounting Consultant, and this is an Onsite role in Phoenix, AZ (Schedule 3 days in office 2 days at home). Please find the job details below.
Title: Senior Government Accounting Consultant
Location: Phoenix, AZ (Schedule 3 days in office 2 days at home)
Duration: Long Term Contract
Pay Rate: $48 per hour on W2 with benefits
Job Description
Working in a consultative capacity under direction from the DES Deputy Accounting Administrator, this position provides high-level financial and governmental accounting expertise to the Department and programmatic management, the General Accounting Office (GAO), and the Auditor General's Office (AGO). The primary focus of this consultant-type role is to review multiple bank accounts, advise on proper reconciliation procedures and oversight, and establish robust checks and balances for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) reporting. The role requires deep knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM) policies, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement.
Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Consultation & Bank Reconciliation Oversight Evaluates and reviews multiple bank accounts to ensure accuracy and procedural compliance.
- Advises management on designing and implementing proper reconciliation procedures, establishing oversight mechanisms, and mitigating financial risks.
- ACFR Checks & Balances Establishes and monitors critical checks and balances for the compilation of the ACFR.
- Works closely with program partners to ensure financial schedules are completed timely and in strict alignment with the ACFR, Schedule of Expenditure of Federal Award (SEFA), and Single Audit guidelines.
- GASB & Governmental Accounting Expertise Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to research, interpret, and implement new GASB pronouncements to ensure the organization remains in full compliance.
- Ensures all complex financial statements and reports are in strict accordance with both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB standards.
- Internal Controls & Process Improvement Provides comprehensive financial and accounting expertise to DES management and external partners.
- Participates in the establishment of guidelines and policies, specifically advising on internal accounting controls, reconciliation oversight, and ACFR reporting procedures.
Knowledge
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental
- Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
- Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws regarding the ACFR,SEFA, and the Single Audit.
- Best practices in accounting trends, bank reconciliation oversight, and internal controls.
Skills
- Advanced techniques are required to evaluate and maintain accounting records through automated systems.
- Internal consulting, identifying problems, and recommending solutions in a clear, concise, and proactive manner.
- Developing and recommending revisions to governing policies and procedures.
Abilities
- Work independently as an internal consultant and make mature business decisions.
- Demonstrate excellence in managing ACFR deliverables, establishing checks and balances, and evaluating financial reports.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and all stakeholders in an advisory capacity.
Required Education, Licensure, Certification
- A Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of five years of accounting experience.
Preferred Education, Licensure, Certification
- Strongly Preferred: Active Certified
- Public Accountant (CPA) license.
- Expert-level knowledge and hands-on application of GASB standards, fund accounting, and governmental financial reporting.
- Demonstrable experience with the preparation and review of an ACFR.
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years spent directly within a government agency, municipality, school district, or public accounting firm specializing in governmental audits
If you have the above skills/experience, please share your resume in confidence to:
Recruiter Name: Sravan
Email: sravan@msrtechnologies.com
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