Description
A respected government entity in Centralia is seeking a Contract Accountant to support their finance team during a transitional period. This role is ideal for someone with public sector or fund accounting experience who can step in quickly and support critical accounting functions.


Key Responsibilities

+ Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations

+ Maintain and reconcile general ledger and fund accounts in accordance with government accounting standards

+ Assist with budget tracking, grant accounting, and expenditure monitoring

+ Prepare financial reports and support internal and external audit requests

+ Ensure compliance with GAAP and governmental accounting standards (GASB)

+ Review and analyze variances across funds, departments, and programs

+ Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting


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