Government

Increased complexities across the accounting landscape have required specialized knowledge in the governmental sector. This leads you to be proactive in determining the optimal blend of personnel and resources. Rodefer Moss’s customized governmental outsourced accounting services can be tailored to meet your entity’s requirements. Whether you need support during transitional periods involving key financial roles, or require long-term arrangements that complement your existing staff for monthly procedures or technical year-end audit readiness, we are here to assist.

Outsourced Accounting

Pre-Audit Work – Monthly, Quarterly or Annually

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• Assist with analysis and reconciliation of general ledger accounts

  • Cash account reconciliation

  • Utility accounts receivable, including unbilled amounts

  • Intergovernmental revenues

  • Reconciliations of property tax balance and unavailable or unearned revenues

  • Governmental Receivable

  • Interfund activity reconciliation

  • Pension related balances and entries

  • Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) related balances and entries

  • Assistance with fund balance reconciliations and classifications

  • Assistance with Net Position reconciliations (proprietary and government-wide)

  • Assistance with government-wide financial statement conversion and reporting entries

  • Assistance with capital asset tracking and accounting

  • Assistance with leases and SBITA reporting

  • Others, as needed

• Assistance with entity’s staff training and development of processes and procedures to enhance the existing accounting system

• Perform additional accounting-related consulting services as requested by entity’s management or finance team

Audit Readiness

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Audits pose significant challenges, stretching resources thin and potentially impacting your organization’s reputation. At Rodefer Moss, we understand these complexities and are equipped to navigate them alongside you.

Our dedicated team partners closely with your key management and finance groups to ensure meticulous record-keeping, stringent regulatory adherence, and operational compliance. Our active involvement establishes a state of constant audit readiness within your organization, enabling you to navigate the audit process with minimal disruptions.

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As part of our audit readiness assistance, we offer the following services:

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• Preparation of the SEFA draft (Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and State Financial Assistance)

• Assistance in compiling the information requested by the external auditor

• Acting as a resource to auditors for technical inquiries

• Preparation of supporting workpapers and schedules for the annual audit

With Rodefer Moss at your side, audits become less of a challenge and more of an opportunity for organizational improvement and growth.

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As we guide your organization through the audit readiness process, our specialized team of consultants will pinpoint potential vulnerabilities and areas for enhancement, all while working to streamline your operational procedures. Rodefer Moss brings to the table a wealth of audit experience, proficiency in accounting and audit standards, and a clear understanding of what auditors expect.

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To guard against adverse findings and to ensure your organization is ideally positioned to navigate an audit successfully, we provide the following services:

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• Comprehensive Evaluation of Current Controls: We start each engagement by meticulously reviewing and documenting your organization’s existing controls. This allows us to establish a baseline and identify areas that need improvement.

• Pre-Audit Testing: Our team conducts multiple audit scenarios to test the efficacy of internal controls and ensure compliance.

• Financial Reporting Process Review: We delve into your financial reporting processes to spot weaknesses and implement enhancements.

• Post-Audit Remediation: After an audit, our team works hand-in-hand with stakeholders to implement necessary changes, design new processes, and establish reliable controls to prevent future audit issues.

• Objective Insights: When confronted with complex accounting issues, our team offers objective, third-party insights and recommends feasible changes to promote productivity.

• Hands-On Accounting Consultation: Our team collaboratively works with yours to develop and implement new accounting pronouncements, fostering organizational adoption of suggested changes.

Audit readiness isn’t just a requirement – it’s an opportunity to refine and improve your operations.