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Sr. 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:
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports by preparing journal entries and compiling accurate income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reporting.
- Evaluate financial results through trend and variance analysis, then summarize key findings and performance drivers for finance leadership.
- Manage core close activities and oversee general ledger accuracy to ensure timely and reliable reporting.
- Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders to support external audit activities and maintain compliance with applicable accounting and industry regulations.
- Strengthen and uphold accounting controls and established procedures to protect assets and preserve the quality of financial information.
- Work with cross-functional teams to provide cost analysis, explain budget-to-actual differences, and support business decisions with financial insight.
- Support the adoption of updated accounting guidance and related process changes while helping maintain compliance with relevant reporting standards.
- Contribute to broader accounting operations at the site and assist with special projects, ad hoc analysis, and other finance initiatives as needed.