Local Government Accounting Services
Reliable, compliant fund accounting for municipalities, authorities, and special districts. We handle the month‑to‑month work and year‑end reporting so managers, boards, and councils get clear, timely information.
What we do:
- Fund accounting setup and maintenance
- General, special revenue, capital projects, debt service, enterprise, internal service
- Chart design, object codes, departments, projects/encumbrances
- Monthly close and reconciliations
- Bank/credit card recs, GL review, journal entries, due‑to/from, interfund activity
- Budget development & amendments
- Annual budget prep, multi‑fund rollups, monthly budget‑vs‑actuals, board packets
- Grant and program accounting
- Award tracking, allowability, match, drawdowns; ARPA/SLFRF compliance; SEFA schedule prep
- Capital assets and long‑term items
- Fixed asset registers, depreciation, GASB 34 infrastructure tracking, debt schedules
- AP/AR and revenue cycles
- Vendor management, 1099s; utility/enterprise billing support, rate/cost allocation
- Internal controls and policies
- Segregation of duties, approvals, documentation, purchasing/credit card procedures
Reporting & compliance:
- GASB‑based financial statements (appropriate basis for your government)
- Year‑end “auditor‑ready” PBC package and liaison with your independent auditor
- State and agency filings (prepared or supported), e.g., DCED AFR (PA) and similar state reports
- 1099 filing, W‑9 collection, and vendor compliance
Tools we work with:
- QuickBooks (fund/class/location structure) or your existing municipal system
- Secure client portal for documents, approvals, and archive
- Optional dashboards for fund balances, cash, and key ratios
Who we serve:
- Boroughs, townships, and cities
- Municipal authorities (water, sewer, stormwater)
- Fire/EMS, libraries, and special purpose districts
How onboarding works:
- Discovery and data access (funds, grants, systems, deadlines)
- Chart/fund structure review and reporting design
- Cleanup and first monthly close
- Budget mapping and reporting cadence
- Ongoing monthly close, board packets, and year‑end prep
Deliverables you'll receive:
- Monthly financial package by fund (BvA, cash, AR/AP, bank recs)
- Grant/award reports and drawdown support
- Fixed asset and debt schedules
- Year‑end binder for auditors and state filings
Need dependable, compliant local government accounting? Contact us or book a quick consult.
Why Choose Cloonan CPA?
- Personalized Attention for Every Client
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