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Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$75,508 / year median in Arizona
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and on schedule while monitoring billing activity across assigned projects.
- Process vendor invoices and supporting documents, including scanning and organizing records to maintain complete financial documentation.
- Record accounting transactions in the general ledger and post journal entries to ensure financial data remains current and accurate.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows, following up on outstanding items and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Perform bank reconciliations and review account activity to identify variances and support month-end accuracy.
- Maintain detailed project-based files and financial tracking records, particularly for construction-related work requiring manual organization.
- Handle intercompany billing activity and reconcile balances between related entities to support clean financial reporting.