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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 client billing activities, ensuring invoices are prepared accurately and issued in a timely manner.
- Maintain general ledger records by reviewing transactions, posting accounting activity, and supporting month-end accuracy.
- Prepare and record journal entries with appropriate backup and alignment to accounting standards.
- Perform account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve variances, and maintain reliable financial records.
- Organize and maintain accounting documentation to support reporting, audit readiness, and internal controls.
- Assist with corporate tax-related accounting tasks, including support for filings and related schedules.
- Support sales tax compliance by reviewing taxable activity and helping ensure timely reporting obligations are met.