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Sr. 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:
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, and supporting schedules within the general ledger environment.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies or unusual transactions.
- Monitor prepaid expenses, accruals, and other working capital accounts to maintain accurate account balances.
- Evaluate financial results, explain account fluctuations, and provide actionable insights to management.
- Support the application of accounting standards and maintain alignment with internal policies and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate audit requests by assembling schedules, documentation, and responses for internal and external auditors.
- Partner with teams across finance, tax, treasury, and operations to provide accounting guidance on business activities.
- Recommend and assist with improvements to accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
- Contribute to special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as business needs arise.