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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).
$77,271 / year median in Virginia
-12% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and record accounting entries to support accurate financial reporting across routine and month-end activities.
- Maintain the general ledger by reviewing transactions, resolving discrepancies, and keeping account balances current.
- Complete monthly close tasks on schedule, including reconciliations, variance review, and supporting documentation.
- Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts to identify issues and ensure the integrity of financial records.
- Support accounts receivable activities by monitoring incoming payments, researching open items, and assisting with account corrections.
- Use Excel to analyze financial data, organize reports, and improve the accuracy of recurring accounting processes.
- Process and post journal entries with appropriate backup while following established accounting controls.
- Work within Sage 100 to manage accounting records, review transactions, and support ongoing reporting needs.