Accountant

Job Description

JD for Accountant Profile : Accountant Responsibilities Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information Document financial transactions by entering account information Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information Secure financial information by completing database backups Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results Analyze financial information and summarize financial status Provide technical support and advice on management Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process Provide input into department's goal-setting process Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule Accountant requirements These are just a few of the job requirements you may see in an accountant job description: Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Awareness of business trends Experience with creating financial statements Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process Excellent accounting software user and administration skills Accuracy and attention to detail Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues Experience with accounting software is a plus