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Sr. GL 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:
- Manage general ledger activity by preparing and recording journal entries related to accruals, prepaids, deferred revenue, payroll, and other month-end adjustments.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and support the close process to ensure financial records are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal policies.
- Maintain key accounting records by updating receivable subledgers, posting cash activity, and assisting with routine bank reconciliation work.
- Review account balances and transaction details to identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.
- Partner with the Controller to produce monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reporting, cost reporting support, and other financial analyses as needed.
- Prepare billing documentation for applicable state-funded grants and help track related financial activity.
- Support audit readiness by organizing schedules, assisting with requested documentation, and contributing to year-end reporting requirements, including tax filing support.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation-related schedules to support complete and accurate financial reporting.
- Use accounting and reporting tools to update budget utilization data and assist with ad hoc projects that support the finance team.