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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 and evaluate monthly, mid-year, and annual financial reporting materials for submission to corporate stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Contribute to a fast-paced month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and organizing supporting documentation within tight deadlines.
- Monitor cash activity and develop forecasts that support liquidity planning, including recommendations on payment timing and working capital needs.
- Oversee accounts receivable performance by tracking aging trends, coordinating collection efforts, and helping reduce overdue balances.
- Maintain the integrity of the balance sheet through timely reconciliations, intercompany review, and consistent general ledger oversight.
- Support banking and treasury-related accounting tasks, including bank reconciliations and review of cash transactions.
- Administer accounting for fixed assets, inventory, and standard costs while assisting with inventory counts and related financial analysis.
- Prepare indirect tax filings and assemble schedules required for internal reviews, external audits, and broader compliance activities.
- Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, and group leadership to strengthen controls, resolve accounting issues, and identify opportunities for process improvement.