Staff Accountant – Fiscal Transaction Analyst
Astyra is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with fiscal transaction and reconciliation experience to support a specialized cost settlement project for a state government agency. This position will assist with the research, reconciliation, application, and recording of financial transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) when reviewing and processing financial transactions.
- Support cost settlement activities, including researching payment discrepancies and reconciling financial records.
- Review unidentified or unapplied receipts and determine the appropriate receivable invoices for payment application.
- Research discrepancies involving payments, invoices, deposits, and account balances.
- Enter deposits, adjusting journal entries, accounts payable transactions, and other financial activity into the agency’s financial systems.
- Perform account reconciliations and assist with resolving outstanding or unmatched transactions.
- Review supporting documentation to ensure transactions are accurate, complete, and properly authorized.
- Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and supporting schedules to track project activity and resolution status.
- Collaborate with fiscal, program, and administrative teams to obtain information and resolve transaction issues.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with fiscal transactions, account reconciliation, cash application, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general ledger activity.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research and resolve financial discrepancies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other financial or accounting systems.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous government or public-sector accounting experience.
- Experience supporting cost settlements, financial audits, or large-scale reconciliation projects.
- Familiarity with state agency financial systems, policies, and internal controls.
Additional Information:
- This is an on-site position.
- Parking is provided.
- The assignment is project-based and requires consistent on-site attendance.