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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).
$79,643 / year median in New York
-18% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily accounting activities, including recording journal entries and maintaining accurate general ledger balances.
- Perform bank and account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and support clean financial records.
- Assist with month-end closing tasks by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing transactions, and helping ensure timely reporting.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while monitoring accuracy, payment timing, and outstanding balances.
- Prepare client billing information and maintain documentation that supports invoicing and revenue tracking.
- Support sales tax-related activities by organizing records, reviewing transactions, and assisting with compliance requirements.
- Adjust quickly to different client environments, accounting systems, and internal workflows while maintaining productivity.
- Partner with client contacts and internal teams to deliver dependable accounting support on project-based and interim assignments.