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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).
$74,370 / year median in Kentucky
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Produce and review weekly and monthly financial reports, ensuring figures align with job cost records and the general ledger.
- Maintain reporting for project backlog and completed work, linking results to revenue activity, billing status, and overall job performance.
- Examine project transactions for irregular balances, cost omissions, margin changes, and invoicing concerns, then investigate and correct variances.
- Complete month-end accounting tasks such as posting journal entries, preparing accruals, reconciling accounts, and assembling supporting schedules.
- Develop revenue accrual calculations and provide documentation that supports recognition and reporting accuracy.
- Prepare and submit sales and use tax filings, including reconciliations and organized backup for all reported amounts.
- Assist with contract and government invoicing by creating bills, tracking submissions, and following through on payment or billing discrepancies.
- Manage Certificates of Insurance and related records to keep documentation accurate, current, and accessible.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather needed information, address accounting issues, strengthen procedures, and provide backup support across the department.