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Staff Accountant
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Support monthly closing activities by preparing entries, organizing financial data, and helping ensure deadlines are met
- Perform account reconciliations and review balances to confirm accuracy across the general ledger
- Assist with accounts payable and other routine accounting operations to keep transactions processed correctly
- Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports for internal use and analysis
- Investigate variances and accounting inconsistencies, then take appropriate steps to resolve outstanding issues
- Contribute to accounting-related projects, including workflow improvements and automation initiatives
- Help address data and reporting cleanup needs within ERP system
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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).
$77,610 / year median in Maryland
-9% projected decline