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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:
- Manage accounts receivable activities by recording incoming payments, reconciling deposits, researching customer account questions, and monitoring outstanding balances.
- Process large volumes of remittance information and accurately allocate payments across multiple invoices, orders, or customer accounts.
- Support the month-end close by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, completing account reconciliations, and maintaining detailed backup schedules.
- Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations to help ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Partner with the team to respond to audit requests by gathering documentation, organizing support files, and assisting with follow-up items.
- Help maintain continuity within the accounting department by providing dependable support during staffing shortages and prioritizing critical deadlines.
- Contribute to improving and stabilizing accounts receivable workflows to strengthen consistency, accuracy, and timely follow-through.
- Communicate progress regularly, work independently on assigned tasks, and raise thoughtful questions when clarification is needed.