• Support the performance of engagements by managing and delivering timely and accurate governmental accounting including the implementation of new accounting standards, account reconciliations and financial statement closing procedures, financial statement preparation, and on-demand government accounting support. • A significant portion of the work performed centers in and around solving a government’s accounting and financial reporting challenges from staffing or event driving needs at the state and/or local government. • In addition to delegating/reviewing the work of more junior professionals, you will perform engagement activities, participate in discussions with clients, and assist with drafting deliverables. • Planning, managing, and performing a variety of engagements including but not limited to: Account and Financial Close and Reconciliation Assistance, ACFR Preparation, Implementation of New Accounting Standards, Accounting Analysis Related to Compliance with Laws and Regulations, Ongoing Best Practice and High-Performance Government Accounting Support • Assessing and evaluating client accounting challenges, developing tailored advisory solutions and establishing the timeline and scope of engagements • Evaluating complex governmental accounting situations and determining the appropriate treatment under GAAP • Reviewing Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for accuracy and completeness against benchmarks • Identifying best practices or other recommendations in clients account reconciliation or other financial processes and develop and executive level report of the findings • Providing status updates to client leadership on the current status of tasks and any findings or recommendations identified • Overseeing firm objectives (engagement economics) and manage resources to ensure that established goals are met on each project assigned • Ensuring team is up to date on related governmental accounting pronouncements and industry developments and assisting with supervision of team members as assigned, including staff professional development, training, and performance evaluation utilizing firm developed tools and processes • Developing one or more areas of technical specialization and begin to serve as a technical consultant, both internally and externally • Developing content such as articles, podcasts, or webinars on governmental accounting matters to build brand recognition of GPS accounting advisory group • Serving as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying opportunities for expanded services • Developing outside relationships with a goal to foster long-term business development