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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).
$74,520 / year median in Georgia
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record journal entries to support accurate monthly and year-end financial close activities.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, researching discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Assist with the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns in accordance with applicable regulations and deadlines.
- Manage sales and use tax processes, including calculation, review, reporting, and remittance requirements.
- Utilize Vertex Sales & Use Tax tools to support compliance, reporting accuracy, and transaction-level tax treatment.
- Review financial data and supporting documentation to strengthen accounting accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for audits, tax reporting, and routine accounting operations.