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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).
$78,298 / year median in Utah
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Lead monthly close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure timely completion of all required accounting tasks.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through accurate recording, analysis, and follow-up on financial transactions.
- Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and a high degree of accuracy.
- Perform detailed reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies to resolution.
- Review and reconcile bank activity, ensuring cash records align with internal financial data and external statements.
- Analyze accounting issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Support accounting processes that may involve system-related updates or changes while helping preserve data consistency and reporting reliability.