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Accountant - Entry Level
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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:
- Process incoming customer payments accurately and record transactions in the accounting system while confirming supporting details are complete.
- Reconcile vendor and customer account balances, respond to statement questions, and help resolve payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Create and maintain customer and supplier records, including documentation updates and credit-related review for new or existing accounts.
- Complete bank account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure cash activity is properly reflected in the general ledger.
- Support month-end and year-end accounting activities by preparing accruals, posting adjustments, and assisting with closing tasks.
- Gather credit card receipts, match documentation to transactions, and follow up with card users when information is missing or unclear.
- Review invoices for proper coding, route items for approval, and prepare accounts payable transactions for entry and processing.
- Prepare journal entries and collaborate with purchasing and sales teams to address issues that affect financial records or transaction accuracy.
- Assist external auditors by compiling account details, schedules, and supporting documents needed for the annual audit process.