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Staff 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:
- Review employee expense submissions and financial documentation for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with supporting records.
- Coordinate vendor payment activity by validating required information, confirming purchasing details, and resolving invoice or order discrepancies.
- Process disbursements through check, electronic payment, and wire methods while ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.
- Monitor open liabilities, apply appropriate credits after payment, identify cost-saving discount opportunities, and address payment issues when necessary.
- Maintain well-organized accounting files and supporting documentation for accounts payable and other routine financial transactions.
- Prepare periodic financial statements and management reports, including analysis of budget-to-actual results and explanations of key variances.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close by posting journal entries, recording accruals, reconciling accounts, and reviewing balances for accuracy.
- Support compliance with accounting standards, company procedures, and internal control requirements while helping maintain audit readiness.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and process documentation by providing reliable historical data and helping refine standard procedures.