Senior Accountant - BOLT Staffing
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
About the Job
Senior Accountant
Job Location: East Palo Alto, California
Job Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: $47-$47.46/hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Description of Position:
Do you have experience as a Senior Accountant and looking for a high paying assignment? We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to support our client for a 4-month assignment. This role involves performing a variety of technical accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and organizational policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in governmental accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting.
Do you have experience as a Senior Accountant and looking for a high paying assignment? We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to support our client for a 4-month assignment. This role involves performing a variety of technical accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and organizational policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in governmental accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform accounting tasks such as general ledger maintenance, payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, and year-end audits.
- Prepare and post journal entries while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Review, reconcile, and audit financial records, ensuring accuracy and control.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of annual operating and capital improvement budgets.
- Compile, analyze, and report financial and statistical data for Federal, State, and internal requirements.
- Maintain capital asset records and provide accurate accounting data for budgets.
- Support external audit activities and prepare deliverables for auditors.
- Draft memos, reports, policies, and other communications for internal and external stakeholders.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and collaborating with various teams.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Description of Company:
You will be supporting a government agency in a city in San Mateo County.
Experience Required:
- Knowledge of:
- Governmental accounting, public finance administration, and fund accounting.
- General ledger, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting processes.
- State and Federal regulations related to municipal finance and taxation.
- Financial systems, spreadsheets, and accounting software.
- Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in accounting, preferably in a government or public agency setting.
- Strong auditing and financial analysis skills.
- Proficiency in business math, statistical techniques, and financial reporting.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
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Bolt Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We understand that you might not meet every requirement for this position, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not "Check all the boxes."
For inquiries about this position or to explore other job opportunities at Bolt, feel free to contact us at the following numbers:
- Stockton - (209) 307-6115
- American Canyon - (707) 552-7800
- Sonoma - (707) 939-2800
Source : BOLT Staffing