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Bookkeeper Accountant
Keeps books and accounting records of financial transactions for establishment. Reconciles and balances accounts. Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files. Summarizes details in separate ledgers or computer files and transfers data to general ledger. May compile reports to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business. May calculate employee wages, and prepare checks for payment. May prepare withholding, Social Security, and other tax reports. May compute, prepare, and mail monthly statements to customers. May be designated according to kind of records of financial transactions kept. May complete records to or through trial balance. [-] Less
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Accountant Bookkeeper
Keeps books and accounting records of financial transactions for establishment. Reconciles and balances accounts. Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files. Summarizes details in separate ledgers or computer files and transfers data to general ledger. May compile reports to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business. May calculate employee wages, and prepare checks for payment. May prepare withholding, Social Security, and other tax reports. May compute, prepare, and mail monthly statements to customers. May be designated according to kind of records of financial transactions kept. May complete records to or through trial balance. [-] Less
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Bookkeeper Payroll
Manages and coordinates activities of staff and payroll systems at one or more locations. Reviews personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires, and changes in wage rates and occupations of employees on payroll. Directs computation... [+] More
Manages and coordinates activities of staff and payroll systems at one or more locations. Reviews personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires, and changes in wage rates and occupations of employees on payroll. Directs computation of differential pay according to company policy. Oversees compilation and preparation of other payroll data such as pension, insurance, bond purchases, and credit union payments. Reviews and approves payroll deductions, interprets company policies and government regulations in connection with payroll procedures, and directs preparation of government reports. Manages the payroll function of processing timecards, compiling payroll statistics, maintaining payroll control records, recording hours of work, and calculating payrolls. Develops and implements methods and procedures for monitoring work activities, such as preparation of records of expenditures, progress reports, etc., in order to inform management of current status or work activities. Analyzes department budget to identify budget needs and/or reductions, and may allocate operating budgets funds. Interprets company policy to employees and enforces safety regulations. Analyzes payrolls for accuracy before extensions are made. May manage and coordinate activities of multiple payroll systems and/or payroll supervisors at different locations. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less
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Budget Accountant
Analyzes records, applying principles of accounting, of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to prepare budget. Forecasts future revenues and expenses. Maintains budgeting systems that provide control of expenditures made... [+] More
Analyzes records, applying principles of accounting, of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to prepare budget. Forecasts future revenues and expenses. Maintains budgeting systems that provide control of expenditures made to carry out activities, such as advertising and marketing, production, maintenance, or to project activities, such as construction of buildings. Documents revenues and expenditures expected and submits to management. Excludes paraprofessional budget accounting positions. Advises management on matters, such as effective use of resources and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Interprets budgets to management. May develop and install manual or computer-based budgeting system. May assist in financial analysis of legislative projects to develop capital improvement budget. May assist communities to develop budget and efficient use of funds. [-] Less
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Financial Analyst Accountant
Analyzes statistics and utilizes principles of accounting to analyze past and present financial operations and estimates future revenues and expenditures. Studies records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred. Advises... [+] More
Analyzes statistics and utilizes principles of accounting to analyze past and present financial operations and estimates future revenues and expenditures. Studies records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred. Advises management regarding matters, such as effective use of resources and return on investments scenarios. Excludes paraprofessionals. May develop, install, and maintain accounting systems that provide control of investments, receivables, and expenditures. [-] Less
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Plant Accountant
Maintains records of company owned or leased equipment, buildings, and other property. Documents description, value, location, and other pertinent information of all equipment, buildings, and other property. Administers or conducts periodic inventories to keep records current and ensure that equipment is properly maintained. Studies records to determine that acquisition, sale, retirement, and other entries have been made. Excludes paraprofessionals positions. disseminates cost of maintenance to proper accounts. Prepares statements reflecting monthly appreciated and depreciated values. Summarizes statements on annual basis for income tax purposes. Prepares schedules for amortization of buildings and equipment. Develops and recommends property accounting methods to provide effective controls. [-] Less
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Public Accountant
Analyzes past and present financial data, and provides a variety of other accounting services to the general public, utilizing principles of accounting. Researches records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred. Advises clients regarding matters, such as effective use of resources and methods for preventing capital from being frozen. Interprets accounts and records to client. Estimates expenditures expected. Positions covered by this definition are characterized by the inclusion of work that requires an understanding of other accounting theories and principles. Excludes paraprofessional positions. May analyze financial records and review information such as material assets, income surpluses, liabilities and expenditures to verify net worth or reports on financial status or to carry out accounting and reporting requirements. May estimate future revenues and expenditures to prepare budget. May develop accounting records based on knowledge of interest and discount annuities, sinking funds, amortization valuation of depletable assets, and tax issues. May develop, install, and maintain budgeting systems that provide control of expenditures made to carry out activities, such as advertising and marketing, production and labor, maintenance, or project activities, such as construction of buildings. [-] Less
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Bookkeeper Head
Leads other bookkeeping employees assigned to department or unit. Performs difficult, specialized, and complex bookkeeping work related to function to which assigned; i.e., purchasing, payroll, accounts payable, food services, etc. Assembles, tabulates, checks, and files financial and statistical data. Posts,... [+] More
Leads other bookkeeping employees assigned to department or unit. Performs difficult, specialized, and complex bookkeeping work related to function to which assigned; i.e., purchasing, payroll, accounts payable, food services, etc. Assembles, tabulates, checks, and files financial and statistical data. Posts, checks, balances, and adjusts various ledgers and accounts. Prepares invoices, lists, warrants, registers, payroll documents, bids, purchase orders, etc., as appropriate; checks documents for accuracy in coding, calculating, and completeness. Position is distinguished from a supervisor as position does not have full responsibility for recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. Balances books and compiles reports to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business. Determines employee wages from records or timecards and prepares checks or withdraws cash from bank for payment of wages. Keeps departmental records, maintains files, and prepares various financial records, reports, and statements. Provides statistical typing and other clerical assistance as needed. Provides information to staff. Serves as primary resource for information regarding assigned area of responsibility. Performs other related duties as assigned. May receive money and prepare deposits. [-] Less
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Full Charge Bookkeeper
Maintains and analyzes organization's general and subsidiary ledgers, verifying and entering into ledgers the details of the organization's financial transactions. Performs journal entry preparation and posting. Reports weekly cash projections. Reconciles and maintains bank accounts. Processes accounts payable and accounts... [+] More
Maintains and analyzes organization's general and subsidiary ledgers, verifying and entering into ledgers the details of the organization's financial transactions. Performs journal entry preparation and posting. Reports weekly cash projections. Reconciles and maintains bank accounts. Processes accounts payable and accounts receivable. Records assets and leases. Maintains payroll and personnel records. Files Federal and State payroll tax returns, and computes related deposits. Prepares financial statements and requested financial summaries and reports, including month- and year-end reporting. Analyzes and corrects current-period errors in the general ledger. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports. Produces and files program reports. Assists in monthly budget analysis. Prepares annual budget to include program allocation. Provides special information/reports for management as requested. Handles billing and collections. [-] Less
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Head Bookkeeper
Leads other bookkeeping employees assigned to department or unit. Performs difficult, specialized, and complex bookkeeping work related to function to which assigned; i.e., purchasing, payroll, accounts payable, food services, etc. Assembles, tabulates, checks, and files financial and statistical data. Posts,... [+] More
Leads other bookkeeping employees assigned to department or unit. Performs difficult, specialized, and complex bookkeeping work related to function to which assigned; i.e., purchasing, payroll, accounts payable, food services, etc. Assembles, tabulates, checks, and files financial and statistical data. Posts, checks, balances, and adjusts various ledgers and accounts. Prepares invoices, lists, warrants, registers, payroll documents, bids, purchase orders, etc., as appropriate; checks documents for accuracy in coding, calculating, and completeness. Position is distinguished from a supervisor as position does not have full responsibility for recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions. Balances books and compiles reports to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business. Determines employee wages from records or timecards and prepares checks or withdraws cash from bank for payment of wages. Keeps departmental records, maintains files, and prepares various financial records, reports, and statements. Provides statistical typing and other clerical assistance as needed. Provides information to staff. Serves as primary resource for information regarding assigned area of responsibility. Performs other related duties as assigned. May receive money and prepare deposits. [-] Less
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