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Government Accountant (387475-JC1)

Overview

job salary$80,000 - $80,000/year + Medical
job locationNew York -- Jamaica
job typePermanent

Ascendo Resources is actively seeking an Accountant with GASB government accounting experience for an immediate hybrid, full-time, permanent opportunity with one of our mission-driven public sector clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who’s looking to grow within a forward-thinking team focused on finance transformation and innovation.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am - 530pm

Hybrid Work Schedule: 2 days onsite and 3 days WFH

Salary: $80,000/year

Benefits: M/D/V, 401k, PTO, and much more.

What’s in it for you?

  • Clear career growth opportunities
  • Culture of continuous promotion and development
  • Growing, dynamic team with supportive leadership
  • Finance transformation underway with modernized processes
  • Recent investment in Blackline and other new tech tools

 Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and analyze financial records for grants and special revenue funds, ensuring compliance with fund accounting rules
  • Perform complex reconciliations for general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, and bank statements
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB
  • Assist with the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and other external reporting
  • Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications
  • Support external audits with schedules and documentation
  • Monitor and assess the impact of upcoming GASB pronouncements

 Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Direct experience in government/public sector accounting strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency with GASB standards and GAAP
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Tyler Munis, Oracle, etc.)

 

For a quicker response, please submit your resume to jcanabal@ascendo.com!

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.


Contact information

Josh Canabal