Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to immediately join a local municipality on a contract basis supporting a financial audit. This opportunity is ideal for an Accountant with government/municipality experience who can strengthen day-to-day financial operations while supporting audit readiness and accurate reporting. The role requires someone who is comfortable working across reconciliations, journal activity, and financial statement preparation in a public sector environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.
• Reconcile general ledger activity and resolve discrepancies across key balance sheet and bank accounts.
• Support the audit process by organizing schedules, responding to documentation requests, and assisting with follow-up items.
• Compile financial reports and statements to help ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with reporting expectations.
• Review banking activity and perform account reconciliations to verify cash balances and transactions.
• Assist with tax-related accounting tasks, including maintaining supporting records and preparing relevant schedules.
• Contribute to accounting activities associated with the municipality's transition from QuickBooks to Edmonds as needed.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify inconsistencies, improve record accuracy, and maintain organized financial documentation.