accounting manager.

Randstad is assisting a government office in Lancaster with an Accountant role. Prior government work experience required. Contract with possibility of going perm. Immediate start. Pay rate range is $30-$40 an hour for this contract role. Please apply directly and if you are already registered with Randstad or have any questions send to dena.clare@randstadusa.com.   Randstad is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Randstad works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just let us know. Randstad was recognized as a 2024 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD). Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally project group status.  

salary: $30 - $40 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Need to have previous government work experience
• Perform accounting task:
  • create general ledger account segments to incorporate new system acquisition income and expense in financial reporting
  • prepare and enter financial transactions in general ledger
  • import billing transactions into general ledger
  • generate and maintain all asset, liability, and fund balance reconciliations
  • create and enter all reconciling journal entries
  • perform month-end and year-end close
• Maintain all bank account information, monitor activity, make deposits and reconcile bank statements
• Generate purchase orders from approved purchase requisitions; track open purchase orders until fully liquidated 
• General invoices for escrow projects; generate payments from escrow account & maintain escrow account balances
• Receive & process vendor invoices for payment; generate 1099 and W-9 forms
• Prepare financial reports for management & monthly board meetings; prepare & assist in audit reconciliations
• Prepare requisitions for capital expenditures, annual operating budget projections, monitor & review monthly budget 
• Assist Financial Director with developing and implementing internal control procedures to safeguard authority assets
• Develop  and implement procedures to comply with new/modified Government Accounting Standards Board and to simplify/improve level of service to management, vendors and customers.

Skills

Journal Entries (5 years of experience is required)

Accounts Payable (5 years of experience is required)

Purchase Orders (5 years of experience is required)

Reconciliation (5 years of experience is required)

Fixed Assets (5 years of experience is required)

Depreciation (5 years of experience is required)

General Ledger (5 years of experience is required)

Month-End Close (5 years of experience is required)

Year End Close (5 years of experience is required)

Bank Reconciliations (5 years of experience is required)

Financial Reporting (5 years of experience is required)

Budget (5 years of experience is required)

Payroll (2 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

Years of experience: 5 years

Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.