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Sr. 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).
$74,122 / year median in Kansas
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Direct monthly close activities, including oversight of billing, accounts payable reviews, and journal entries prepared by accounting staff to ensure accuracy and policy compliance.
- Manage fixed asset accounting by tracking additions and disposals, maintaining depreciation schedules, and applying capitalization guidelines consistently.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and confirming account support is complete and accurate.
- Analyze fluctuations, unusual transactions, and cash activity during close, and follow through on outstanding reconciling items.
- Assist with external audit and tax support by assembling schedules, documentation, and other requested financial information.
- Evaluate accounting controls, recommend corrective actions where needed, and help reinforce compliance throughout the financial reporting cycle.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecast activities by compiling departmental input, supporting consolidation efforts, and reporting variances against plan.
- Develop standardized procedures, mentor staff accountants through work review and guidance, and identify automation opportunities that improve efficiency and shorten close timelines.