Accounting Senior

About the Opportunity

Mfinite Consulting is building a pool of pre-qualified finance professionals to support a municipal government client in Raleigh, NC, through a major ERP system transition. The Accounting Senior will prepare journal entries and reconciliations, support the financial close, and help validate accounting data as the client moves to a new ERP platform.

This position is contingent on contract award. We are building a pool of pre-qualified candidates for an anticipated government contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and correcting entries for government fund ledgers, with supporting documentation.
• Reconcile balance sheet and fund accounts, researching and resolving variances before period close.
• Support month-end and year-end close, including audit requests and government financial statement schedules.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for supervisors and finance leadership.
• Validate account balances and map the chart of accounts as the municipal client moves to its new ERP platform.
• Answer department accounting questions promptly and professionally, following GASB and fund accounting standards.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct government accounting experience.
• Experience working in an ERP system (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation workbooks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting an ERP implementation, upgrade, or conversion.
• Experience supporting annual audits and financial statement preparation.
• Familiarity with GASB standards and fund accounting.

Assignment Details

• Location: On site in Raleigh, NC. No remote or hybrid work.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
• Employment: Temporary W-2 employee of Mfinite Consulting.
• Compensation: Exempt salaried professional role paid at $36.00/hour.
• Duration: Approximately 18-24 months, with staggered starts beginning around January 2027.
• Screening: Background check, drug screen, credit check for financial roles, and E-Verify required.

About Mfinite

Mfinite Consulting LLC is a certified woman- and veteran-owned staffing and professional services firm that places qualified professionals with government agencies. Mfinite Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.