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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).
$74,768 / year median in South Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Support the month-end and year-end close process by organizing financial records and preparing accounting documentation.
- Record incoming payments, ensure funds are deposited accurately, and update accounting entries for cash receipts.
- Perform bank account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate balances.
- Review overnight revenue activity and reconcile reported figures with accounting records.
- Prepare and complete account reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial transactions.
- Enter journal activity into the general ledger and make correcting adjustments when needed.
- Handle credit card payment processing and ensure transactions are posted correctly.
- Assist with tax-related accounting activities, including support for corporate tax and sales tax reporting as needed.