Accountant {shapar}
Job Summary
accountant manages analyzes and reports an organizations financial transactions to ensure accuracy compliance and financial health. Key duties include reconciling bank statements preparing tax returns auditing documents and managing accounts payable/receivable. They provide actionable financial data to leadership to aid in budgeting and financial strategy.
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Key Responsibilities
Financial Recording & Reporting: Maintaining accurate up-to-date ledger balances journals and financial statements (balance sheets profit/loss).
Compliance & Tax: Computing taxes preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance with local state and federal regulations.
Reconciliation & Auditing: Reconciling bank statements accounts payable and accounts receivable and performing internal audits.
Financial Analysis: Analyzing data to suggest improvements for cost reduction revenue enhancement and profitability.
Budgeting: Assisting with budget preparation and forecasting for future financial performance.
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Requirements and Skills
Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or relevant field.
Certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks Oracle NetSuite Xero) and advanced MS Excel skills (macros pivot tables).
Analytical Skills: High attention to detail and ability to spot numerical inaccuracies.
Ethics: High integrity in handling confidential financial information.
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Common Duties
Managing monthly quarterly and annual closings.
Handling payroll processing.
Balancing ledger accounts.
Liaising with external auditors