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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:
- Manage invoice processing and vendor payment activities to support accounts payable operations with accuracy and timeliness.
- Record financial transactions and prepare journal entries to keep the general ledger current and organized.
- Monitor incoming payments and assist with accounts receivable tracking to promote accurate cash application.
- Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding items promptly.
- Review accounting data for completeness and accuracy while helping maintain reliable financial documentation.
- Support routine month-end accounting tasks and contribute to the preparation of internal financial records.
- Collaborate with internal teams to address transaction issues, clarify account activity, and improve workflow efficiency.