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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 incoming invoices and customer billings while helping maintain accurate accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
- Update budgets and cost tracking documents to support project oversight and financial visibility.
- Prepare and maintain cost-to-complete worksheets, labor status reporting, and other recurring operational summaries.
- Assist with payroll-related documentation, including certified payroll records and year-end 1099 support.
- Set up new jobs in internal records and organize bid-related files, including digital folders and result tracking materials.
- Process credit applications, preliminary notice requests, certificates of insurance, and apprenticeship-related paperwork.
- Coordinate monthly equipment reporting, distribute equipment lists, and track returns as information is received.
- Enter recurring general ledger items, support monthly vendor billing activities, and help maintain accurate bookkeeping records.
- Provide administrative assistance such as printing plans and specifications, preparing photo books, handling mail, and supporting notary-related needs when required.