Job details We are seeking a diligent and organized Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage daily financial operations and ensure audit readiness. This role focuses on the practical application of Government Accounts management and bookkeeping. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate ledgers across various Fund types, ensuring all transactions align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board) requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional skilled in Cash Basis, Modified Accrual, and Full Accrual accounting who enjoys the "nuts and bolts" of municipal finance and internal auditing. ...
Responsibilities:
Daily Bookkeeping: Perform data entry and reconciliation for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Debt Service Fund.
Audit Support: Assist in internal auditing processes to ensure all Expenditures and Grants are documented according to Yellow Book standards.
Financial Tracking: Monitor Near-Term Inflows and Outflows to maintain healthy cash flow and budget compliance.
Account Reconciliation: Balance Enterprise Accounts and other Proprietary Funds, ensuring the transition between different accounting bases is accurate.
Fiduciary Oversight: Maintain records for Fiduciary Funds, ensuring assets held in trust are managed with high precision.
System Management: Use Tyler Technologies or Edmunds software to process financial transactions and pull reports for department heads.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Bookkeeping Mastery: Strong experience in double-entry bookkeeping and reconciling complex Governmental Funds.
Regulatory Literacy: A solid understanding of GASB and GAAP as they apply to local government.
Accrual Accounting: Ability to work comfortably with Modified Accrual (for government funds) and Full Accrual (for proprietary funds).
Attention to Detail: High accuracy in tracking Expenditures and managing restricted Grants.
Audit Familiarity: Basic knowledge of Yellow Book compliance to ensure files are organized for annual external reviews.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Software Experience: Previous hands-on experience using Tyler Technologies (Incode/Munis) or Edmunds GovTech.
Georgia Local Government Knowledge: Familiarity with the reporting structures encouraged by the GMA (Georgia Municipality Association) or ACCG (Association of County Commissioners of Georgia).
Professional Network: Membership or involvement with the GGFOA (Georgia Government Finance Office Association).
Education: An Associate?s or Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred, though relevant experience in government bookkeeping is the primary focus.


Apply Today!!!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Show lessShow more We are seeking a diligent and organized Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage daily financial operations and ensure audit readiness. This role focuses on the practical application of Government Accounts management and bookkeeping. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate ledgers across various Fund types, ensuring all transactions align with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB (Government Accounting Standards Board) requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional skilled in Cash Basis, Modified Accrual, and Full Accrual accounting who enjoys the "nuts and bolts" of municipal finance and internal auditing.

Responsibilities:
Daily Bookkeeping: Perform data entry and reconciliation for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Debt Service Fund.
Audit Support: Assist in internal auditing processes to ensure all Expenditures and Grants are documented according to Yellow Book standards.
Financial Tracking: Monitor Near-Term Inflows and Outflows to maintain healthy cash flow and budget compliance.
Account Reconciliation: Balance Enterprise Accounts and other Proprietary Funds, ensuring the transition between different accounting bases is accurate. ... Fiduciary Oversight: Maintain records for Fiduciary Funds, ensuring assets held in trust are managed with high precision.
System Management: Use Tyler Technologies or Edmunds software to process financial transactions and pull reports for department heads.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Bookkeeping Mastery: Strong experience in double-entry bookkeeping and reconciling complex Governmental Funds.
Regulatory Literacy: A solid understanding of GASB and GAAP as they apply to local government.
Accrual Accounting: Ability to work comfortably with Modified Accrual (for government funds) and Full Accrual (for proprietary funds).
Attention to Detail: High accuracy in tracking Expenditures and managing restricted Grants.
Audit Familiarity: Basic knowledge of Yellow Book compliance to ensure files are organized for annual external reviews.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Software Experience: Previous hands-on experience using Tyler Technologies (Incode/Munis) or Edmunds GovTech.
Georgia Local Government Knowledge: Familiarity with the reporting structures encouraged by the GMA (Georgia Municipality Association) or ACCG (Association of County Commissioners of Georgia).
Professional Network: Membership or involvement with the GGFOA (Georgia Government Finance Office Association).
Education: An Associate?s or Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred, though relevant experience in government bookkeeping is the primary focus.


Apply Today!!!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Show lessShow morekey responsibilities

Daily Bookkeeping: Perform data entry and reconciliation for the General Fund, Special Revenue Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Debt Service Fund.Audit Support: Assist in internal auditing processes to ensure all Expenditures and Grants are documented according to Yellow Book standards.Financial Tracking: Monitor Near-Term Inflows and Outflows to maintain healthy cash flow and budget compliance.Account Reconciliation: Balance Enterprise Accounts and other Proprietary Funds, ensuring the transition between different accounting bases is accurate.Fiduciary Oversight: Maintain records for Fiduciary Funds, ensuring assets held in trust are managed with high precision.System Management: Use Tyler Technologies or Edmunds software to process financial transactions and pull reports for department heads.

experience

1-4 years

skills

Bookkeeping Mastery: Strong experience in double-entry bookkeeping and reconciling complex Governmental Funds.Regulatory Literacy: A solid understanding of GASB and GAAP as they apply to local government.Accrual Accounting: Ability to work comfortably with Modified Accrual (for government funds) and Full Accrual (for proprietary funds).Attention to Detail: High accuracy in tracking Expenditures and managing restricted Grants.Audit Familiarity: Basic knowledge of Yellow Book compliance to ensure files are organized for annual external reviews.

qualifications

Software Experience: Previous hands-on experience using Tyler Technologies (Incode/Munis) or Edmunds GovTech.Georgia Local Government Knowledge: Familiarity with the reporting structures encouraged by the GMA (Georgia Municipality Association) or ACCG (Association of County Commissioners of Georgia).Professional Network: Membership or involvement with the GGFOA (Georgia Government Finance Office Association).Education: An Associate?s or Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred, though relevant experience in government bookkeeping is the primary focus.

education

Bachelors

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