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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).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily cash activity by recording receipts accurately and ensuring posted transactions align with supporting records.
- Complete bank account reconciliations on a regular basis and research outstanding items to maintain clean and accurate balances.
- Contribute to both accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, helping to keep payment and billing workflows current and organized.
- Prepare routine accounting entries, including accruals, prepaid expense adjustments, and general ledger reclassifications.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and preserve clear supporting schedules for review and audit readiness.
- Assist with month-end close activities and provide reliable support for internal financial reporting needs.
- Analyze inconsistencies across the general ledger, cash records, payables, and receivables, then resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Partner with external auditors, lenders, and tax advisors while also supporting process enhancements and system-related accounting initiatives.