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Senior 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 the U.S.
-25% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Direct month-end and quarter-end close activities for designated accounts and business areas, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records remain accurate.
- Prepare and evaluate complex journal entries related to key accounting topics such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, and equity-related transactions where applicable.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations completed by less experienced team members and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
- Manage accounting for store-level activity, including deferred revenue elements such as gift cards and loyalty-related liabilities, while supporting consolidation across multiple locations.
- Produce monthly financial reporting packages, including core statements and concise explanations of material variances for leadership review.
- Support internal control activities by maintaining documentation, assisting with testing, and helping address gaps identified through audit or review procedures.
- Analyze new business arrangements and operational initiatives to determine appropriate accounting treatment and document conclusions clearly.
- Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and systems that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support a scalable close process.
- Coach and support Staff and entry-level Accountants by reviewing work, sharing technical guidance, and contributing to team development.