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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).
$79,746 / year median in Illinois
-16% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review client invoices to support timely and accurate billing in accordance with established procedures.
- Reconcile project-related costs and financial records to help ensure charges are complete, properly recorded, and ready for recognition.
- Assist with month-end close activities by compiling accounting data, posting entries, and resolving discrepancies before reporting deadlines.
- Partner with internal departments and offshore support teams to address billing questions, validate information, and maintain smooth workflow coordination.
- Perform account, bank, and subledger reconciliations to identify variances and support clean financial records.
- Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes by verifying transactions, tracking open items, and helping resolve exceptions.
- Maintain organized documentation for billing and accounting activities to support audit readiness and reporting accuracy.