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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).
$75,853 / year median in Minnesota
-13% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record journal entries to ensure financial transactions are posted accurately and on time.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain reliable financial data.
- Support corporate tax activities by organizing documentation and assisting with tax return preparation.
- Manage sales tax processes, including reviewing transactions and helping ensure timely and accurate filings.
- Assist with month-end and period-end close tasks by compiling reports and validating account balances.
- Maintain accounting records and supporting schedules in accordance with internal policies and reporting requirements.
- Partner with finance team members to resolve accounting issues and improve day-to-day reporting accuracy.