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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).
$74,891 / year median in Michigan
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Lead critical accounting activities tied to the monthly close process, with concentrated support during peak close periods.
- Prepare and record journal entries accurately and in a timely manner to maintain reliable financial records.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies by researching supporting documentation and account activity.
- Perform bank reconciliations and follow through on outstanding items to ensure account balances are complete and accurate.
- Analyze variances across financial results and investigate unusual fluctuations affecting monthly reporting.
- Review income statement trends and account balances to support accurate financial analysis and reporting.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather information needed for close activities and ongoing accounting review.