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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
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Jason Lee or Lisa WoolworthResponsibilities:
- Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing account activity, and helping ensure timely completion of financial reporting tasks.
- Maintain the general ledger by recording and validating financial transactions with a high degree of accuracy.
- Prepare and post journal entries while supporting proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards.
- Perform account reconciliations on a recurring basis, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items promptly.
- Complete bank reconciliations by comparing cash activity to internal records and identifying any variances.
- Analyze financial data to support reporting accuracy and strengthen day-to-day accounting processes.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather needed information, clarify account activity, and support period-end deliverables.