Government Accountant

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANT (Permanent)
Our client an established international organization with large operations in WNY is looking to add a Government Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for growth in an organization that supports a worklife balance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform daytoday accounting responsibilities to ensure the organization is reporting accurately and maintaining compliance
  
• Complete annual calculations of labor rates (large project) reporting out internally monthly and quarterly
  
• Ensure accuracy of labor rate calculations prior to submitting for approval
  
• Complete monthly Journal entries and generate reports to provide to project managers
  
• Juggle up to 20 projects at a time maneuvering seamlessly from one to the other in order to ensure completion by designated deadlines
  
• Act as an owner of the financial information for each project possessing the ability to answer questions from Project Managers with ease
  
• Conduct JE and budget reconciliations making adjustments as needed
  
• Participate in audits generating necessary financial reports and ensuring accuracy of information provided
  
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
  
• Complete special projects when needed
  
• Work well independently as well as part of a team ensuring clear communication between departments
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full time direct hire
  
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days inoffice 2 days WFH once trained
  
• Standard 40hour work week with minimal overtime during month end close
  
• $75000 $100000 annually depending on experience plus bonus potential
  
• Generous PTO
  
• Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance Business or related
  
• 35 years experience in Accounting preferably government accounting
  
• Proficient computer skills specifically Excel and Pivot Tables
  
• JD Edwards systems experience is a plus
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Extreme attention to detail
  
• Selfmotivated
  
• Maintain high level of confidentiality
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;