<p>Our client is looking for a dedicated Accountant to join their team in Santa Cruz, California. In this long-term contract position, you will play a crucial role in managing municipal financial operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in a structured environment and are passionate about delivering accurate and reliable financial services.</p><p><strong>Prior experience working with government municipalities is required, with demonstrated expertise in accounting for fixed assets and managing municipal debts.</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyze financial reports, statements, and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts with subsidiary accounts for seamless accounting operations.</li><li>Assist in conducting annual audits and collaborate with external auditors to address inquiries.</li><li>Process transactions related to accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate entries.</li><li>Monitor and enforce compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.</li><li>Create journal entries and adjusting entries to maintain accurate financial records.</li><li>Support budget preparation by analyzing expenditures and identifying variances.</li><li>Review and process payroll transactions as needed, ensuring alignment with policies.</li><li>Oversee accounting of fixed assets and manage debt schedules, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance.</li><li>Provide data and insights for internal and external reporting requirements.</li><li>Research and resolve discrepancies in accounting records to maintain accurate financial data.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience working in a government municipality setting.</li><li>Hands-on experience with fixed asset accounting and debt management for public entities.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and thorough understanding of regulatory compliance standards.</li></ul>
We are looking for an Accountant to support core accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Palo Alto, California. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day transaction processing, and helping ensure timely month-end activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and coordinate timely payments to maintain strong accounts payable operations.<br>• Record financial activity through accurate journal entries and keep accounting records aligned with established reporting standards.<br>• Oversee accounts receivable tasks, including invoice tracking, payment application, and follow-up on outstanding balances.<br>• Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and preserve data accuracy.<br>• Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, updating account details, and supporting periodic close activities.<br>• Assist with bookkeeping functions across multiple accounting areas while ensuring completeness and consistency of financial information.<br>• Prepare financial records and supporting schedules for internal review and routine accounting analysis.