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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).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily and periodic reconciliation of domestic and international bank accounts to ensure accurate cash reporting.
- Review and reconcile corporate credit card activity, resolving discrepancies and confirming proper expense recording.
- Maintain general ledger accuracy by preparing entries, supporting account analysis, and contributing to month-end and year-end close cycles.
- Develop financial reports and statements, including balance sheets, income statements, budget-related schedules, and other required reporting packages.
- Support compliance efforts by assisting with insurance audits, documentation reviews, and financial analyses tied to regulatory obligations.
- Evaluate financial and inventory data to identify trends, explain variances, and highlight items requiring management attention.
- Assist with external audits and tax-related processes, including preparation of schedules and support for required filings.
- Complete recurring state and federal tax and alcohol-related reporting requirements in a timely and accurate manner.
- Partner with the Controller on executive-level reporting and provide support for treasury activities such as bank account administration across the organization.
- Monitor accounting and finance regulations and recommend appropriate actions based on changes in reporting or compliance requirements.