Description Robert Half is working with a government organization seeking a dedicated Sr. Accountant to join their team in Tacoma, Washington on a permanent basis. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in managing and supervising accounting functions. This position involves overseeing and managing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with governmental regulations, and providing detailed financial analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of governmental accounting principles.

Responsibilities Include:

Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and records ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with governmental regulations and accounting standards. Budget Management: Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of budgets. Provide variance analysis and forecasts to support decision-making processes. Audit Coordination: Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, ensuring all financial documentation and processes meet audit standards. General Ledger Management: Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and timely. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and government regulations. Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to senior management to support strategic planning and policy development. Supervision: Supervise and mentor entry level accounting staff, providing guidance and support for professional development. Internal Controls: Develop and implement effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial records. Grant Management: Oversee the financial management of grants, including tracking expenditures, ensuring compliance with grant terms, and preparing required reports. Governmental Accounting: Applying knowledge of governmental accounting standards in daily work.

Pay Range and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $42-$54/hour, eligible for overtime pay. Benefits for this position include very affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for you and all dependents, participation in the TERS retirement plan with a generous match, 12 days of vacation in the first year, 12 sick days, 13 paid holidays and 2 floating personal days, for a total of 39 paid days off per year! Requirements • Proven experience in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliations • Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Excel for financial tasks and reporting • Extensive knowledge in General Ledger management and Journal Entries • Demonstrated ability in performing Month End Close procedures • Experience in Governmental accounting and Grant Accounting procedures. • Proven record of Accounting management in a senior role • Ability to prepare and present comprehensive Financial Reporting • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field strongly preferred. • CPA certification is preferred • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation

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