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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
Accountant at AppleOne Employment Services Accountant at AppleOne Employment Services in Saratoga, California Posted in about 16 hours ago.
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full-time We are seeking an Accountant with 2-5 years of professional accounting and/or audit experience. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who is actively pursuing CPA certification and is looking to further develop hands-on experience in
U.S. GAAP
accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, audit preparation, and internal controls. This person will work with the Finance & Accounting team, management, and external CPA and audit firms to help ensure accounting transactions are properly recorded, account balances are reconciled, financial records are accurate, and audit and tax-related schedules are completed on time. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, strong attention to detail, and an interest in developing broader corporate accounting and CPA experience. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. An MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred. 2-5 years of professional accounting and/or audit experience. Working knowledge and practical experience with
U.S. GAAP.
Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close. Experience preparing for or supporting financial statement audits. CPA in training is required. Candidate must be actively pursuing CPA certification, including preparing for or completing CPA examination and licensing requirements.