Schedule 3 days in office 2 days at homeDescriptionWorking in a consultative capacity under direction from the client Deputy Accounting Administrator, this position provides high-level financial and governmental accounting expertise to the client and programmatic management, the General Accounting Office (GAO), and the Auditor General's Office (AGO). The primary focus of this consultant-type role is to review multiple bank accounts, advise onproper reconciliation procedures and oversight, and establish robust checks and balances for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) reporting. The role requires deep knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, client Accounting Manual policies, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement.Major Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsConsultation & Bank Reconciliation Oversight Evaluates and reviews multiple bank accounts to ensure accuracy and procedural compliance.Advises management on designing and implementing proper reconciliation procedures, establishing oversight mechanisms, and mitigating financial risks.ACFR Checks & Balances Establishes and monitors critical checks and balances for the compilation of the ACFR.Works closely with program partners to ensure financial schedules are completed timely and in strict alignment with the ACFR, Schedule ofExpenditure of Federal Award (SEFA), and Single Audit guidelines.GASB & Governmental Accounting ExpertiseServes as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to research, interpret, and implement new GASB pronouncements to ensure the organization remains in full compliance.Ensures all complex financial statements and reports are in strict accordance with both GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB standards.Internal Controls & Process ImprovementProvides comprehensive financial and accounting expertise to client management and external partners.Participates in the establishment of guidelines and policies, specifically advising on internal accounting controls, reconciliation oversight, and ACFR reporting procedures.KnowledgeGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GovernmentalAccounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws regarding the ACFR,SEFA, and the Single Audit.Best practices in accounting trends,bank reconciliation oversight, and internal controls.SkillsAdvanced techniques are required to evaluate and maintain accounting records through automated systems.Internal consulting, identifying problems, and recommending solutions in a clear, concise, and proactive manner.Developing and recommending revisions to governing policies and procedures.AbilitiesWork independently as an internal consultant and make mature business decisions.Demonstrate excellence in managing ACFR deliverables, establishing checks and balances, and evaluating financial reports.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and all stakeholders in an advisory capacity.Required Education, Licensure, CertificationA Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.A minimum of five years of accounting experience.Preferred Education, Licensure, CertificationStrongly Preferred: Active CertifiedPublic Accountant (CPA) license.Demonstrable experience with the preparation and review of an ACFR.A minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years spent directly within a client, municipality, school district, or public accountingfirm specializing in governmental auditsRequired SkillsExpert-level knowledge and hands-on application of GASB standards, fund accounting, and governmental financial reporting.evaluate and maintain accounting records through automated systems ERP OR SALBachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and minimum five years of experiencePreferred SkillsAccounts payable or auditingAnnual Comprehensive report experienceNotes:Schedule 3 days in office 2 days at home VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
DescriptionWorking in a consultative capacity under direction from the client Deputy Accounting Administrator, this position provides high-level financial and governmental accounting expertise to the client and programmatic management, the General Accounting Office (GAO), and the Auditor General's Office (AGO). The primary focus of this consultant-type role is to review multiple bank accounts, advise onproper reconciliation procedures and oversight, and establish robust checks and balances for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) reporting. The role requires deep knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, client Accounting Manual policies, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement.Major Responsibilities/Essential FunctionsConsultation & Bank Reconciliation Oversight Evaluates and reviews multiple bank accounts to ensure accuracy and procedural compliance.Advises management on designing and implementing proper reconciliation procedures, establishing oversight mechanisms, and mitigating financial risks.ACFR Checks & Balances Establishes and monitors critical checks and balances for the compilation of the ACFR.Works closely with program partners to ensure financial schedules are completed timely and in strict alignment with the ACFR, Schedule ofExpenditure of Federal Award (SEFA), and Single Audit guidelines.GASB & Governmental Accounting ExpertiseServes as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to research, interpret, and implement new GASB pronouncements to ensure the organization remains in full compliance.Ensures all complex financial statements and reports are in strict accordance with both GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB standards.Internal Controls & Process ImprovementProvides comprehensive financial and accounting expertise to client management and external partners.Participates in the establishment of guidelines and policies, specifically advising on internal accounting controls, reconciliation oversight, and ACFR reporting procedures.KnowledgeGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GovernmentalAccounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws regarding the ACFR,SEFA, and the Single Audit.Best practices in accounting trends,bank reconciliation oversight, and internal controls.SkillsAdvanced techniques are required to evaluate and maintain accounting records through automated systems.Internal consulting, identifying problems, and recommending solutions in a clear, concise, and proactive manner.Developing and recommending revisions to governing policies and procedures.AbilitiesWork independently as an internal consultant and make mature business decisions.Demonstrate excellence in managing ACFR deliverables, establishing checks and balances, and evaluating financial reports.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and all stakeholders in an advisory capacity.Required Education, Licensure, CertificationA Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.A minimum of five years of accounting experience.Preferred Education, Licensure, CertificationStrongly Preferred: Active CertifiedPublic Accountant (CPA) license.Demonstrable experience with the preparation and review of an ACFR.A minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years spent directly within a client, municipality, school district, or public accountingfirm specializing in governmental auditsRequired SkillsExpert-level knowledge and hands-on application of GASB standards, fund accounting, and governmental financial reporting.evaluate and maintain accounting records through automated systems ERP OR SALBachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and minimum five years of experiencePreferred SkillsAccounts payable or auditingAnnual Comprehensive report experienceNotes:Schedule 3 days in office 2 days at home
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