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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:
- Record accounting activity through journal entries and ensure account balances are supported by thorough reconciliations.
- Contribute to monthly and annual closing cycles by preparing schedules, reviewing transactions, and helping meet reporting deadlines.
- Examine financial results to identify inconsistencies, investigate variances, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Assist with day-to-day accounts receivable and accounts payable processes to promote accurate and efficient transaction handling.
- Maintain organized general ledger records and preserve complete financial documentation for reporting and audit readiness.
- Support the preparation of financial statements, internal reports, and analysis used by the accounting team and business partners.
- Help manage sales tax and other compliance-related accounting tasks in accordance with company requirements and applicable regulations.
- Provide audit support by gathering requested records, preparing schedules, and responding to documentation needs.
- Partner with internal departments to address accounting questions, improve information flow, and support business operations.
- Participate in process improvement efforts, special assignments, and additional accounting projects as business needs evolve.