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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).
$73,113 / year median in Missouri
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Record and post daily accounting activity to the general ledger, ensuring transactions and journal entries are accurate and completed on schedule.
- Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, bank activity, credit card statements, and subledgers tied to payables and receivables.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reporting packages, including key statements and supporting schedules for leadership review.
- Support the month-end close by analyzing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining organized documentation.
- Partner with audit teams by assembling requested records, answering follow-up questions, and helping facilitate both internal and external audit processes.
- Review financial results to identify trends, recommend cost-conscious improvements, and highlight areas where processes can be made more efficient.
- Assist with oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activity to help ensure transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
- Use accounting systems and spreadsheet tools to monitor data integrity, improve reporting accuracy, and streamline recurring accounting tasks.