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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).
$77,603 / year median in Pennsylvania
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Process accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, including managing disbursements and cash receipts.
- Handle payroll processing and perform analyses, including reconciling payroll cash and benefits accounts.
- Prepare and file business taxes, analyze prepaid and accrued tax accounts, and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
- Support senior accounting staff and managers by assisting with financial reporting and other accounting tasks.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure accuracy in financial statements.
- Conduct audits of inventory and fixed assets to maintain proper accounting records.
- Utilize accounting systems to organize and analyze financial data effectively.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Assist in preparing profit and loss statements and other financial reports for management review.
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all accounting processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
- At least 2-3 years of experience in an accounting department within a large corporation or audit department of a public accounting firm.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and ability to organize and analyze financial data.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of corporate tax, sales tax, and general ledger accounting.
- Ability to work on-site in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, five days a week (Monday through Friday).