Accountant Job

Key responsibilities:

1. Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; and preparing reports
2. Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
3. Documents financial transactions by entering account information
4. Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options
5. Summarize current financial status by collecting information; and preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other reports
6. Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
7. Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
8. Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
9. Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
10. Secures financial information by completing database backups
11. Maintains financial security by following internal controls
12. Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements
13. Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policies and regulations
14. Compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
15. Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
16. Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential
17. Knowledge of all financial terms

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