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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).
$71,647 / year median in Louisiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries to maintain accurate and timely financial records.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances to ensure reporting integrity.
- Support corporate tax activities, including the preparation of documentation related to tax filings.
- Assist with sales tax reporting by compiling transaction data and reviewing tax calculations for completeness.
- Contribute to the preparation of corporate tax return information in coordination with internal stakeholders or external partners.
- Review accounting records for accuracy and consistency while helping maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Participate in month-end and year-end close processes to support timely financial statement preparation.