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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
The ideal candidate will be involved with preparing financial reports and statements, bank reconciliations, full management of the general ledger and conducting cyclical audits. Moreover, the candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and possess a strong business acumen. Responsibilities Create ad-hoc reports for various business needs Prepare tax documents Compile and analyze financial statements Manage budgeting and forecasting Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred Ability to interpret and analyze financial statements and periodicals Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)