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Accounting Manager
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Robert Half
Scottsdale, AZ (In Person)
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Description Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an Accounting Manager to join one of our governmental clients on an interim basis. This opportunity is well suited for an experienced accounting specialist who can oversee complex financial activity, maintain accurate reporting, and support compliance in a structured public-sector environment. The role calls for strong expertise in general ledger management, close processes, and financial analysis, along with the ability to work effectively across departments using Oracle Fusion.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily accounting functions by managing ledger activity, preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and guiding month-end and year-end close activities.
- Produce timely and reliable financial reports while ensuring alignment with governmental accounting requirements, organizational policies, and established internal controls.
- Review financial results, investigate discrepancies, and recommend practical improvements that enhance accuracy and streamline accounting operations.
- Support budget-to-actual analysis, assist with audit preparation, and help meet regulatory and grant-related reporting obligations as needed.
- Collaborate with finance leaders and operational teams to determine appropriate accounting treatment for transactions, projects, and other business activities.
- Use Oracle Fusion to record transactions, maintain financial data, generate reporting, and support accounting-related system processes.
- Contribute to the development of stronger internal controls by documenting procedures and participating in process improvement efforts across the accounting function. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within government, public sector, or another complex organizational environment.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion.
- Background working in a large-scale, multi-entity, or enterprise-level accounting setting is strongly preferred.
- Solid knowledge of financial reporting, account reconciliations, audit support, and internal control practices.
- Proficiency in month-end close, general ledger accounting, journal entry preparation, and account analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
- Certification such as CPA or a similar credential is a plus.