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Staff 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).
$82,056 / year median in California
-25% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Review general ledger balances regularly and resolve variances by researching supporting documentation.
- Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by organizing account details and confirming data accuracy.
- Support ongoing accounting operations to help maintain complete, current, and audit-ready financial records.
- Assist with accounts payable tasks, including processing transactions and verifying coding and documentation.
- Help manage accounts receivable activity by tracking incoming payments and following up on outstanding balances.
- Maintain clear financial records and support reporting needs with accurate account analysis.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accounting information is entered consistently and deadlines are met.