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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).
$79,746 / year median in Illinois
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare general journal entries and supporting documentation.
Reconcile assigned balance sheet, revenue, and fixed asset counts monthly; prepare management reporting and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain fixed asset records for additions, transfers, disposals, project costs, depreciation, and accumulated depreciation.
Record fixed asset acquisitions and disposals in the accounting system and retain supporting documentation.
Track and capitalize project costs; assist with project closure upon completion.
Reconcile fixed asset subledger balances to the general ledger.
Perform depreciation calculations and maintain fixed asset schedules.
Support physical asset inventories, tagging, and reviews for condition, obsolescence, and disposal needs.
Prepare fixed asset audit schedules and support internal, external, and governmental audits.
Maintain fixed asset reports and general ledger balances for property tax and other compliance reporting.
Track capital spending against approved budgets and management authorizations.
Review expense transactions for appropriate coding and general ledger classification before APAR payment processing.
Support month-end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, and assigned close checklists.