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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).
$74,170 / year median in Texas
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with reporting deadlines.
- Manage month-end close activities by recording journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments required for timely and reliable results.
- Review day-to-day accounting work and reporting outputs to maintain compliance with internal standards and established accounting practices.
- Perform account, bank, and general ledger reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently.
- Support external audits and financial examinations by compiling schedules, responding to documentation requests, and assisting with follow-up items.
- Analyze month-end general ledger fluctuations and provide clear explanations for actual-to-expected variances.
- Complete call report preparation and contribute to other recurring regulatory or financial reporting requirements as needed.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation activity using Sage Fixed Assets software.
- Assist with annual tax rendition reporting and related supporting documentation.
- Process and review expense-related accounting activity, including reimbursements and associated ledger impacts.