Accountant United States

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What the job involves

  • Prepare and post journal entries for the month-end close process.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and support the closing process.
  • Prepare financial statements and reports for management review.
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
  • Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and explain variances.
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits.
  • Review and process employee expense reports and reimbursements.

Summed up from 30 recent Accountant job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Microsoft Excel 5 in 10 postings
  • Reconciliations 5 in 10 postings
  • Month-End Close 3 in 10 postings
  • Financial Reporting 3 in 10 postings
  • General Ledger 3 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • CPA 3 in 10 postings
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 in 20 postings
  • CIMA 1 in 40 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 50 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 3 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 4 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 3 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 3 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 75 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 75 postings
  • Bachelor's degree Almost all postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 110 postings
  • Doctorate 1 in 220 postings

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Is this role in demand?

6,407 open Accountant jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $85,000 a year (most between $70k and $100k). See the full salary breakdown

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