Government Accountant VA
A senior government accountant who manages fund accounting, grant compliance and public-sector reporting for agencies, councils, non-profits and government contractors, keeping funds properly tracked and reports ready for audit and oversight.
- Top 1% vetted talent
- No lock-in contracts
- Replacement guarantee
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Description
A Government Accountant VA supports public-sector organisations, non-profits and government contractors with fund accounting, grant reporting, budgets and compliance workpapers. They can maintain restricted and unrestricted funds, track grant expenditure and prepare reports for audits and oversight. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with relevant public-sector accounting experience, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee.
Responsibilities
- Maintain fund-based accounting records with separate tracking of restricted, unrestricted and grant funds.
- Prepare financial statements and reports under GASB, IPSAS or the client's public-sector framework.
- Track grant budgets, allowable costs and drawdowns and prepare grant expenditure reports for funders.
- Reconcile appropriations, encumbrances and expenditures against approved budgets.
- Prepare schedules for single audits, compliance audits and oversight body reviews.
- Support budget preparation and mid-year adjustments for programmes and departments.
- Maintain cost allocation plans and indirect cost rate calculations.
- Process and review procurement and payment transactions for compliance with public-sector rules.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and capital project reporting.
- Document procedures and controls to meet public accountability and transparency requirements.
Software & Tools
Requirements
- 5+ years in government, public-sector, non-profit or government-contractor accounting.
- Degree in Accountancy; Philippine CPA licence or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred.
- Familiar with GASB, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), IPSAS or comparable public-sector rules.
- Experienced with public-sector and non-profit systems such as Tyler Munis, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Sage Intacct or Abila MIP.
- Strong Excel skills for fund reconciliations, grant tracking and budget schedules.
- Clear, formal written English for reports to funders, auditors and oversight bodies.
- Stable, high-speed connectivity and a backup power source at home, with a schedule that matches the agency's or organisation's working hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can they manage?
They can maintain fund accounting records, prepare public-sector financial reports, track grants, reconcile budgets and support compliance and audit reporting.
Can they help with grants?
Yes. They can track grant budgets, allowable costs and drawdowns and prepare expenditure reports for funding organisations.
What systems can they use?
They can work with SAP, TechnologyOne, Oracle, Microsoft Excel and Power BI, along with specialist public-sector accounting systems.
How experienced are the candidates?
Candidates are expected to have at least five years in government, public-sector, non-profit or government-contractor accounting.
How much does it cost?
Rates are listed in USD at $9 per hour for entry-level talent, $12 per hour for intermediate and $15 per hour for senior talent. Both full-time and part-time options are available.
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