Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Robert Half is recruiting for an unnamed public-sector client seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee capital projects and fixed-asset accounting. The role focuses on Workday Financials data migration and setup, historical record reconciliation, audit readiness, and fiscal year-end close activities.
Responsibilities
- Manage & drive the accounting functions related to capital projects and fixed assets, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Reconcile and organize historical capital activity records spanning approximately two years
- Develop and enforce asset capitalization policies and tracking protocols
- Lead the migration of fixed asset and capital project data into Workday Financials
- Validate and optimize the setup of Workday Fixed Assets and Project Accounting modules
- Address gaps from prior system implementations to improve functionality and audit preparedness
- Coordinate fiscal year-end close activities, including processing capital activity and preparing audit documentation
- Collaborate with auditors to address findings and ensure compliance with capital accounting standards
- Implement sustainable processes in environments with limited documentation or knowledge transfer
- Create foundational documentation to support long-term operational stability
Skills
- Workday Financials experience is required
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on fixed assets and capital projects
- Hands-on expertise with Workday Financials, particularly Fixed Assets and Project Accounting modules
- Proven track record of reconstructing incomplete financial records and implementing effective processes
- Strong understanding of capitalization policies, depreciation, and audit readiness
- Experience in municipal or government accounting, or similar infrastructure-heavy environments
- Ability to work independently in high-pressure settings with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with preparing audit schedules and resolving audit findings
- All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Preferred experience supporting government audits or stabilizing challenged system implementations
Benefits
- Free online training.
- Contract/temporary professionals: medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Hired contract/temporary professionals are eligible to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.
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