Accountant IIIAppleOne

AppleOne, a division of the Act-1 Group, is proud to present:

Senior Accountant Public Sector

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established public-sector organization. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills who is comfortable independently managing complex financial assignments, performing detailed analysis, and supporting accurate financial reporting.

The Senior Accountant will perform advanced professional accounting work involving the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, and maintenance of financial records and reports. This position requires sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and practices, particularly within a governmental, municipal, or public-sector environment. Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field preferred.

Several years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience.

Governmental, municipal, special district, or other public-sector accounting experience strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and accounting practices.

Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and account analysis.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems.

Ability to independently research and resolve accounting discrepancies.

Excellent attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a seasoned accounting professional who can step into a higher-level accounting role and work with limited supervision. They are comfortable analyzing complex financial information, researching discrepancies, preparing accurate financial reports, and collaborating with multiple departments.

Previous experience working within a city, county, water district, special district, government agency, or other public-sector organization would be highly valuable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant seeking a role that offers challenging assignments, professional responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a public-sector organization.