Senior Accountant – Government ERP Transition

About the Opportunity

Mfinite Consulting is hiring a Senior Accountant to support a municipal government client in Raleigh, NC, through a major ERP system transition. The Senior Accountant 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.

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 the Raleigh, NC area; exact location may vary. No remote or hybrid work.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
• Employment: Temporary W-2 employee of Mfinite Consulting.
• Compensation: Hourly, non-exempt 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.

Notice to Third-Party Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Mfinite Consulting LLC does not accept candidate submissions, résumés, or solicitations from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or vendors for this position. We work directly with candidates only. Unsolicited submissions will not be considered, and no placement fees will be paid. Candidates are encouraged to apply directly.