Accountant Job Description

The expected duties to be performed by an Accountant include:
● Ability to manage different accounting operations based on accounting fundamentals ● Preparing budget and financial reports ● Publishing financial statements on time ● Conducting month-end and year-end close process ● Account information – collection, analysis, and summary ● Calculation of taxes accurately ● Preparation of tax returns, balance sheets ● preparing profit and loss statement ● Regular development of periodic reports ● Financial transaction auditing ● Document accounting control procedures ● Keeping information confidential ● Securing random database backups ● Ensuring enactment of financial policies ● Keeping up with regulations and laws

The desirable qualifications for an Accountant position are:
● Intermediate to an advanced degree in accounting ● CPA or CMA would be preferred ● Years of accounting experience in the relevant domain ● Deep knowledge of accounting and finance principles ● Understanding of financial procedures ● Efficient at using accounting software ● Concentration and attention to confidentiality ● Excellent accounting abilities

An Accountant should possess the following key skills:
● Excellent communication skills to convey ideas ● Proficiency at writing official documents ● Organization skills for files and folders ● Problem-solving skills for complex situations ● Management of time to perform on time ● System analysis to ensure correctness ● Paying attention to detail ● Mathematical reasoning ● Deductive reasoning ● Critical thinking to cut down budgets ● Ability to learn quickly ● Clerical knowledge ● Efficient in using software and MS office ● Report preparation skills ● Account reconciliation ● Database reporting software