Accountant Job Responsibilities:
Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.
Accountant Job Duties:
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Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
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Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
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Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
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Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
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Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
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Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
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Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
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Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
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Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
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Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
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Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
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Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
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Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
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Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
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Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
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Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
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Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.
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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.