Senior Financial Government Accounting Analyst - GASB Expert
Senior Financial Government Accounting Analyst - GASB Expert
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AECOM is seeking a Senior Financial Government Accounting Analyst to be based in Sacramento California.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Accounting Administrator II the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing analysis reconciliations and reporting of the clients financial information specifically in the area of Capital Asset accounting interpretation and implementation assistance with GASB pronouncements contingent liabilities internal controls and auditing to ensure the proper financial reporting is followed. The position also requires expert skills in the use of Microsoft Excel for the development and support of methodologies processes and practices specific to the management of accounting budgets funding and expenditures across the program and consistent with State and Federal statutory reporting requirements. Prior experience creating interpreting and analyzing data about accounting budgeting expenditures cash flow analysis and funding required. Excellent organizational and communication skills and the ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment with colleagues and client personnel are required.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports the clients Accounting Branch Capital Asset Section in gathering analyzing recording and reviewing assetrelated transactions for complete and proper inclusion in the clients financial reports.
- Provides support in gathering analyzing and reporting contingent liabilities in the yearend financial statements.
- Provides accounting expertise and support to the Capital Asset Section to aid in creating bestinclass asset analysis and reporting functionality. Assists in reviewing updating and writing policy procedure and desk aids as needed for the Accounting Branch.
- Acts as the Capital Asset team lead supporting the Capital Asset Accounting Administrator II (AAII) and other Accounting Branch management members as needed.
- Assists the AAII in verifying and reviewing staff work ensuring staff follow procedures and properly interprets complex accounting transactions and supporting documents to ensure the accuracy of the clients asset base.
- Ensures capital asset working files represent complete accurate and clear support for the monthend and yearend financial reports. Supports the AAII in creating the yearend Reports 18 & 19 and GAAP financial statements.
- Supports the Accounting Administrator II in working with key internal stakeholders in ensuring the Authority meets GASB 34 compliance for infrastructure asset reporting under the Modified Approach.
- Provides subject matter expert guidance in communicating complex asset data analysis requirements for crossfunctional teams usability in data integration between FI$Cal asset management records and the Enterprise Asset Management (MAXIMO).
- Assists the Accounting Administrator II with the interpretation and implementation of GASB pronouncements.
- Performs special projects assigned by supervisors or managers.
- Performs other jobrelated duties as required.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Accounting Information Systems with 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10 years of financial accounting and reporting experience; expertlevel data analytics skills; knowledge of and experience in governmental accounting.
- Understanding of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
- Experience in Government Contracting
- Ability to apply accounting principles in accordance with GASB SAM and Uniform Code Manual.
- Knowledge of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
- FI$Cal (Hyperion PeopleSoft) desired.
- Ability to read comprehend and communicate complex financial information to all levels of staff.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve problems.
- An aptitude for learning and working with technology.
- Collaboration skills and able to work adapt and embrace teamwork
Additional Information :
- Relocation assistance is available for this position.
- Sponsorship s available for this position.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.
Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
