Accountant manages and analyzes a companys financial records ensuring accurate recordkeeping tax compliance and financial health. They prepare financial reports handle accounts payable and receivable and provide insights to support business decisions. Their role also includes ensuring compliance with accounting regulations and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting:
Preparing and maintaining financial statements including balance sheets income statements and cash flow statements.
Tax Compliance:
Managing tax filings ensuring compliance with tax laws and preparing tax returns.
Recordkeeping:
Maintaining accurate and detailed financial records.
Audit and Risk Assessment:
Conducting audits and risk assessments to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial data.
Accounts Payable and Receivable:
Handling accounts payable and receivable transactions.
Financial Analysis:
Analyzing financial data to identify trends variances and opportunities for improvement.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Assisting in the development and management of budgets and financial forecasts.
Compliance:
Ensuring compliance with accounting principles regulations and best practices.
Collaboration:
Collaborating with other departments and stakeholders to provide financial insights and support.
Specific tasks may include:
Reconciling bank accounts and other financial records.
Preparing journal entries.
Reviewing and approving invoices.
Managing payroll.
Providing guidance to management on financial matters.
Implementing and maintaining accounting systems and controls.
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