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Talantage lists this Accountant opportunity in stonecrest, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Accountant
Position Overview
The Finance Department is seeking experienced accounting professionals to provide support during fiscal year-end closeout activities, audit recovery efforts, and related financial reporting projects. This role requires hands-on governmental accounting experience and the ability to quickly integrate into a municipal finance environment.
The selected professional(s) will assist with financial reconciliations, audit preparation, financial reporting, and compliance-related activities while supporting the City's ongoing year-end workload and audit initiatives. Only qualified candidates need apply.
Key Responsibilities Support fiscal year-end close processes and reporting activities
Perform bank, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliations
Research, analyze, and correct accounting discrepancies and journal entries
Prepare audit schedules and provide audit support documentation
Assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
Perform capital asset accounting and reporting
Support lease accounting activities and compliance requirements
Assist with ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) reporting and compliance
Assist with SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) reporting
Review and maintain governmental fund accounting records
Support budget reporting and financial analysis initiatives
Ensure compliance with applicable governmental accounting standards and regulations
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 5+ years of governmental or municipal accounting experience
Strong knowledge of: Governmental accounting principles
Fiscal year-end close processes
Audit preparation and support
Financial statement preparation
General ledger reconciliations
Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Journal entry research and corrections
Capital asset accounting and reporting
Budget and financial reporting
Preferred Qualifications Grant accounting and compliance experience
ARPA reporting experience
SPLOST reporting experience
Lease accounting experience under GASB standards
Experience supporting external audits and audit remediation efforts
CPA, CGFM, or related professional certification
Preferred Systems Experience
Candidates with experience in the following systems are strongly preferred: Tyler Technologies ERP
QS/1 Software
Government fund accounting systems
Municipal finance management platforms
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success working in municipal or governmental finance departments and possess the ability to quickly become productive in a fast-paced environment. Experience supporting audit recovery efforts, year-end closeouts, and complex governmental reporting requirements is highly desirable.
Desired Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent attention to detail
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Talantage, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.
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