Accountants analyze record and report financial information for businesses and individuals. They help businesses make financial decisions and comply with regulations.
Responsibilities
Financial reporting: Prepare financial statements balance sheets and income statements
Tax management: File tax returns ensure compliance with tax regulations and calculate taxes
Auditing: Conduct internal audits and financial risk assessments
Budgeting: Assist with budgets and financial forecasting
Reconciling: Reconcile bank statements and accounts
Payroll: Manage payroll functions and calculate employee paychecks
Financial analysis: Analyze financial data identify trends and spot discrepancies
Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures
Skills
Analytical thinking: Identify trends and anomalies in financial statements
Attention to detail: Spot discrepancies and identify potential problems
Communication: Communicate financial information to clients in a straightforward manner
Technology expertise: Use accounting software to manage finances
Business knowledge: Coordinate and collaborate with professionals across departments
Other duties
Review contracts and process payments
Oversee expense tracking
Assist in financial planning cost analysis and investment decisions
Provide technical support and advice on management
Work experience as an Accountant. Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks. Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
Education
Graduate