Accountant II

We are offering a short-term contract employment opportunity for an Accountant II in the government sector. The position is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. As an Accountant II, you will be tasked with supporting the financial administration, preparing journal entries, compiling fiscal reports, and ensuring adherence to accounting procedures. You will also need to ensure the continuity of work by performing duties of other accounting staff when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the financial administration for the financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare and process journal entries to ensure financial data accuracy.
• Compile fiscal estimates and prepare comprehensive fiscal reports.
• Maintain adherence to financial and accounting procedures through regular follow-ups and testing.
• Ensure continuity of work by performing duties of other accounting staff when necessary.
• Reconcile accounts to ensure proper ledger postings.
• Utilize various accounting software including Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP in day-to-day operations.
• Perform monthly account and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the month-end close process.
• Leverage skills in Account Reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliations, General Ledger, and Journal Entries for efficient operations.