AccountantThe City of Stonecrest 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 ResponsibilitiesSupport fiscal year-end close processes and reporting activitiesPerform bank, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliationsResearch, analyze, and correct accounting discrepancies and journal entriesPrepare audit schedules and provide audit support documentationAssist with financial statement preparation and reportingPerform capital asset accounting and reportingSupport lease accounting activities and compliance requirementsAssist with ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) reporting and complianceAssist with SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) reportingReview and maintain governmental fund accounting recordsSupport budget reporting and financial analysis initiativesEnsure compliance with applicable governmental accounting standards and regulationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldMinimum 5+ years of governmental or municipal accounting experienceStrong knowledge of: Governmental accounting principlesFiscal year-end close processesAudit preparation and supportFinancial statement preparationGeneral ledger reconciliationsBank and balance sheet reconciliationsJournal entry research and correctionsCapital asset accounting and reportingBudget and financial reportingPreferred QualificationsGrant accounting and compliance experienceARPA reporting experienceSPLOST reporting experienceLease accounting experience under GASB standardsExperience supporting external audits and audit remediation effortsCPA, CGFM, or related professional certificationPreferred Systems ExperienceTyler Technologies ERPQS/1 SoftwareGovernment fund accounting systemsMunicipal finance management platformsIdeal Candidate ProfileThe 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 SkillsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent attention to detailAdvanced Excel skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionTalantage, 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.