Senior Accountant – Government/Consulting Services
Platinum Strategies Inc.
| Seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations for city and special district clients in a consulting environment. Responsibilities include overseeing month-end close, preparing GASB-compliant financial statements and ACFR components, supporting audits and Single Audit compliance, maintaining fund and grant accounting structures, and assisting with payroll, pension, and benefits reporting. The role also supports budgeting, forecasting, capital project accounting, ERP system processes, and internal control improvements. Candidates will manage multiple client engagements, collaborate with cross-functional teams, train staff, and present financial insights and audit updates to stakeholders while ensuring compliance with public-sector regulations and confidentiality standards.
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Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in public-sector or fund accounting. Experience with GASB standards, fund accounting, external audits, advanced Excel, and public-sector ERP systems such as Tyler/Munis, Springbrook, or OpenGov required. Must be comfortable managing multiple clients and priorities in a consulting environment. Preferred Qualifications: CPA, CGFM, CPP, or CPFO certifications preferred, along with experience in ACFR preparation, GASB 87/96, Single Audit/SEFA, utility rate/revenue accounting, and government ERP data migration/reporting. Additional Requirements: Ability to travel to client sites throughout California, pass applicable background checks, and work in a hybrid environment with occasional after-hours support for audits, budgets, and Board meetings |
Additional Salary Information: Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; 401(k) with match; PTO/holidays; professional development, CPE support, and certification reimbursement.
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