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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).
$81,117 / year median in Washington
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Direct the accounting of customer and loan-related payments, ensuring transactions are posted correctly and complex exceptions are resolved in a timely manner.
- Manage month-end activities by preparing journal entries, recording accruals, and helping deliver an accurate and efficient close cycle.
- Complete detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and related accounts, researching variances and correcting discrepancies as needed.
- Produce recurring financial and operational reports and assist with analyzing fluctuations to support business decision-making.
- Monitor billing, invoicing, and payment processing activities to promote accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across workflows.
- Identify opportunities to enhance accounting procedures, strengthen internal controls, and improve the reliability of financial data.
- Provide audit support by organizing schedules, responding to requests, and supplying required documentation.
- Review accounting output prepared by entry-level staff and offer coaching to support quality and career development.