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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).
$84,868 / year median in Connecticut
-5% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Lead key activities tied to the monthly close process, helping ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and a strong focus on accuracy.
- Maintain and review general ledger activity to confirm transactions are recorded correctly and consistently.
- Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and resolve variances in a timely manner.
- Complete bank reconciliations by comparing account activity, identifying discrepancies, and following through on corrections.
- Analyze accounting data and investigate unusual fluctuations to support reliable financial reporting.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for close, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.
- Assist with improving accounting workflows and support process updates when needed within day-to-day operations.