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Staff 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).
$72,930 / year median in Florida
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage accrual-related general ledger activity, including preparing uploads and verifying the accuracy of recorded amounts.
- Reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger and investigate variances to ensure cash records remain complete and accurate.
- Record daily and periodic cash activity through timely bank journal entries supported by appropriate documentation.
- Prepare recurring, prepaid, and other monthly journal entries, reviewing supporting schedules before submission.
- Complete balance sheet account reconciliations each month and resolve outstanding items in coordination with the accounting team.
- Contribute to month-end close activities and assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Organize schedules and supporting materials needed for audits and respond to requests for financial documentation.
- Provide cross-functional support within the accounting department by serving as back-up coverage and assisting with assigned projects and additional duties.