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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:
- Prepare and issue customer invoices, including any supporting schedules or backup documentation required for billing accuracy.
- Calculate sales commission amounts and maintain organized records to support timely and accurate payout processing.
- Investigate variances and resolve account issues by reviewing transactions, identifying root causes, and coordinating corrections when needed.
- Reconcile bank activity on a regular basis to ensure cash records align with financial statements.
- Maintain spreadsheets and analyze financial data sets to support reporting, tracking, and operational decision-making.
- Monitor accounts receivable activity by updating the ledger, applying payments correctly, and confirming outstanding balances are properly recorded.
- Provide support during the annual audit by gathering documentation, answering requests, and assisting with schedule preparation.
- Help prepare financial information and summaries for leadership to support business planning and performance review.