Sr. Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support key accounting and financial reporting activities for public-sector funds in Spokane, Washington. This Long-term Contract position will play a central role in maintaining accurate records, supporting budget oversight, and delivering reliable financial insight across multiple functional areas. The ideal candidate brings strong fund accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while partnering with internal stakeholders.

This is an immediate contract or contract-to-permanent position with a municipal office. The ideal candidate will have exposure to municipal accounting, but this is not required. The ideal candidate will have strong GL accounting experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger activity and prepare financial reporting for a range of funds, including operational, court-related, and insurance-associated accounts.

• Lead monthly and annual closing activities by recording journal entries, calculating accruals, and completing detailed account reconciliations.

• Contribute to budget development and forecasting efforts to help ensure careful stewardship and transparent tracking of public resources.

• Maintain fund accounting frameworks and verify that financial records align with applicable governmental accounting requirements.

• Review financial results across departments, investigate fluctuations, and provide analysis to strengthen reporting accuracy and accountability.

• Collaborate with Human Resources on insurance accounting matters, including premium activity, deductible tracking, and employee benefit cost allocations.

• Support the accounting and reporting of grants and other restricted funding sources, ensuring proper tracking and compliance with funding requirements.

• Oversee Accounts Payable workflows by guiding staff, promoting accuracy, and helping ensure timely payment processing.

• Serve as a senior-level accounting resource, offering direction to the team and providing dependable support to leadership during periods of organizational change.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes in a senior accounting capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger management and financial statement support.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing journal entries with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience performing account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Ability to complete bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash-related records.
• Familiarity with governmental or fund accounting principles and compliance expectations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify variances, trends, and reporting issues.
• Ability to work independently while effectively partnering with cross-functional teams.

Compensation

$37.00-$45.00 Hourly

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