Base Salary
$100k - $110k/yr
Responsibilities
- Conduct discovery sessions with government finance teams to map accounting practices, fund accounting, controls, procurement workflows, and budget cycles.
- Deliver tailored OpenGov product demonstrations addressing public-sector financial challenges such as reconciliations, audit readiness, GASB compliance, budget-to-actual reporting, and transparency.
- Serve as the accounting and finance expert during prospect evaluations and translate customer workflows into system configurations and future-state process models.
- Design and execute proof-of-concept activities using realistic government accounting scenarios.
- Support RFI, RFP, and RFQ development with finance and accounting requirements and functional responses.
- Advise customers on GASB compliance, purchasing controls, financial reporting, and process improvement.
- Collaborate with Product Management and Professional Services on customer feedback and government accounting needs.
- Create process documentation, configuration guides, and best-practice resources for evaluations and implementation handoffs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience in accounting or finance systems.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounting, financial systems, ERP implementation, or public-sector finance advisory.
- Strong knowledge of government accounting, fund accounting, GASB standards, budgeting, procurement, and financial reporting.
- Ability to explain accounting and system concepts clearly to finance teams, IT staff, and executive leadership.
- Strong analytical and process-improvement skills.
- Experience working directly with local government finance operations, such as cities, counties, or public-sector finance organizations.
- Background as a CPA, accounting professional, or government auditor is valued.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based ERP or financial management systems in a technical or functional capacity is valued.
- Familiarity with government procurement, budget development, or financial compliance processes is valued.
- Ability to travel up to 35%.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families.
- Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.
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About OpenGov
Our mission is to power more effective and accountable government. Contact Us: https://opengov.com/contact-us/ OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. More than 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, school districts, and special districts rely on the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently, adapt to change, and strengthen the public trust. Category-leading products include enterprise asset management, procurement and contract management, accounting and budgeting, billing and revenue management, permitting and licensing, and transparency and open data. These solutions come together in the OpenGov ERP, allowing public sector organizations to focus on priorities and deliver maximum ROI with every dollar and decision in sync. Learn more at OpenGov.com.