accountant manages and maintains a companys financial records ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. They prepare financial statements analyze data and advise on financial matters to support informed decision-making. Accountants also assist in tax compliance budget management and financial forecasting.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintaining Financial Records:
Recording and organizing financial transactions including general ledger accounts and financial statements.
Preparing Financial Statements:
Creating reports like balance sheets income statements and cash flow statements.
Analyzing Financial Data:
Examining financial data to identify trends potential risks and areas for improvement.
Tax Compliance:
Ensuring accurate and timely filing of tax returns and compliance with relevant tax laws.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Preparing and managing budgets forecasting future financial performance and analyzing budget variances.
Auditing and Reconciliation:
Performing audits of financial records and reconciling bank statements and accounts.
Providing Financial Advice:
Offering financial advice and recommendations to management to support decision-making.
Other Responsibilities:
Managing payroll: Processing employee paychecks and related taxes.
Reviewing and processing invoices: Ensuring accuracy and timely payment of vendor invoices.
Managing accounts payable and receivable: Tracking and managing payments to and from suppliers and customers.
Developing and implementing accounting systems: Implementing new accounting systems and procedures.
Assisting with mergers and acquisitions: Providing financial expertise during mergers and acquisitions.
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