Accountant – Government Accounting & Financial Reporting

Accountant – Government Accounting & Financial Reporting

Job Title: Accountant – Government Accounting & Financial Reporting

Location: Hillsborough County, Florida

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Employment Type: Temporary / Contract

Duration: Minimum 30 days; may be extended based on client requirements.

Candidate Pay Rate: $26.66 per hour

Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to support financial and accounting operations within a public-sector environment. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial reporting, fiscal record analysis, and public-sector budget development.

This position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex financial information while meeting critical deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

Required Skills / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–3 years of work experience in accounting or finance
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English
• At least 1 year of working knowledge of governmental accounting laws, guidelines, and regulations
• At least 1 year of experience reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting fiscal records and preparing reports
• At least 1 year of experience performing complex work involving written and numerical data
• At least 1 year of experience supporting the development of large public-sector budgets
• At least 1 year of experience multitasking in a stressful and rapidly changing environment
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience performing professional-level work involving data, people, and technology in accounting, legal, or managerial functions
• Strong data-entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word processing
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform complex and detailed accounting work involving written and numerical data
• Assist in developing and managing large public-sector budgets
• Support the development, recommendation, and administration of financial strategies
• Interpret laws, regulations, and guidelines affecting governmental financial activities
• Review, analyze, and interpret financial and fiscal records
• Prepare financial reports for senior management, boards, auditors, and state and federal grant requirements
• Prepare detailed narrative and statistical reports, correspondence, and financial documentation
• Provide financial updates and information to senior managers and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with directors, senior management, public officials, agencies, companies, and community organizations
• Support departmental goals and objectives while ensuring efficient financial operations
• Manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Maintain accurate records and handle confidential financial information
• Adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure and interruptions

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is an accounting professional with 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

The candidate should have practical exposure to governmental accounting, public-sector budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal record analysis. Strong Excel and Word skills, excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential