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AdamsBrown, LLC. Governmental CAS Accounting Specialist - Senior in Wichita, Kansas
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Description
Adams Brown specializes in serving clients in industries including construction and real estate, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, closely held business, local government and high net worth families. In addition, we offer holistic tax, accounting, payroll, audit, financial advisory, business valuation, technology and wealth management services to clients throughout the nation. With office locations throughout the Central U.S., we serve a diverse range of clients with tailored solutions to help them reach their financial goals.
Position Summary
The individual in this position performs routine accounting activities such as payroll, general ledger posting, preparation of various accounting statements and financial reports, and accounts payable and receivable functions for governmental clients. This individual is familiar with fund accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This role performs work at a higher level of complexity for governmental clients. They may also perform duties that include any of the following: budget prep, statutory compliance, audit support work, direct client consulting, and other special projects as assigned. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Understands clients needs and is proactive in proposing solutions
Prepares and analyzes fund financial statements and budget
Proposes journal entries and transfers between funds
Reconciles bank accounts and investments and can resolve discrepancies
Prepares payroll and payroll taxes, processes accounts payable, encumbrances and utility payments
Compiles raw data into trial balance format, including recapping cash receipts and disbursements
Prepares cash flow reports monthly forecasting revenues, expenditures and unencumbered cash
Research reference materials involving fund accounting, payroll, and statutory questions
Performs: financial statement prep, budget, complex professional write-up work, audit support work, direct client consulting, and other special projects
Performs other duties as assigned
Desired Skills, Abilities, and Characteristics
Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
Effectively communicate through oral and written means
Client service oriented and has public relation skills
Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to use office equipment including a computer, copier, scanner and printer
Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
Ability to work well with others