Accountant Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

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We're looking for a diligent Accountant to keep our books and records on track with unwavering accuracy. The most successful candidate will have a natural passion for problem-solving and a strong understanding of the intricacies of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial transactions within an organization. This position requires a high degree of autonomy, yet one also needs to be an excellent team player. The candidate will play an enormously important supportive role in a tight-knit finance team.

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Responsible for most general bookkeeping tasks
Timely processing of accounts payable and working with vendors on any billing discrepancies
- Process weekly expense reimbursements for employees worldwide
- Assist with creating new internal accounting policies and maintaining/updating existing policies
- Help with gathering information for audits and tax preparation

Requirements & Skills 1

Degree in Accounting
1 to 2 years experience in corporate or public accounting
Experience with Quickbooks Online

Job summary 2

The Accountant is responsible for financial and statistical reports by statutory principles. Responsible for service company functions, county audits, bank reconciliations, general ledger account reconciliations, and miscellaneous cash receipts.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Develop, implement, modify, and document record-keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
Complete office audits and prepare tax returns ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.
Handle bank reconciliations.
Print and distribute checks.
- Audit checks.
- Research and audit vendor lists for accuracy and current documentation.
- Prepare and enter journal entries and balance ledger accounts.

Requirements & Skills 2

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Master’s degree in accounting or business.
Knowledge or experience in company systems.

Job summary 3

An Accountant will maintain assigned general ledger accounts with journal entries and account reconciliations in compliance with company reporting requirements, assist in the construction of budgets and forecasts, and provide general support for the financial and accounting processes of the company. A highly detail-oriented person with the ability to meet deadlines monthly, quarterly, and annually.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Prepare journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
Review prior day shipments and process invoices.
Review standard costs, routings, and bills of materials, and work with production and engineering personnel to help ensure and improve accuracy.
- Monitor production jobs and analyze margins and variances such as purchase price and manufacturing variances.
- Assist with various aspects of inventory management, including physical inventories, inventory pricing reviews, analysis, cycle counts, etc.
- Contribute to the budget, forecast, estimate, and projection processes, providing helpful insight into underlying revenue and cost drivers.

Requirements & Skills 3

Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Education: Bachelor's (Required)

Job summary 4

An Accountant's duties encompass resolving system issues, classifying accounting transactions, maintaining and reconciling accounts, closing accounts and preparing reports and statements, analyzing accounting data, and examining accounts. The accountant performs accounting transactions that may include verifying the accuracy and completeness of the accounting data, and the debit and credit entries to be made.

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Provide financial advice and perform accountant work for internal agency operation programs.
Advise on and perform professional financial accounting duties; develop accounting procedures and resolve technical problems executing a computerized, integrated accounting system.
- Administer accounting systems designed to track, reconcile, and report on agency operations and maintenance funding and/or appropriations for which the agency has legislative oversight and responsibility.
- Monitor and control by timely recording, coding, balancing, and scrutinizing for inaccurate accounts.
- Reconciles accounts with manual and computer subsidiary accounts.

Requirements & Skills 4

Degree in accounting.
Degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.
The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

Job summary 5

We are looking to add an Accountant to our team. You would be responsible for managing and supporting our organization's accounting and financial performance. This position will carry a broad base of financial management (analyzing, interpreting, implementing, monitoring, enhancing) and oversight responsibility to include general accounting, financial reporting, journal entry preparation, AP/AR, payroll, account reconciliation, variance, trends, productivity, and profitability analysis.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Perform payroll functions in an accurate and timely manner, and submit payroll taxes
Conduct reconciliation of all accounts on an as-needed basis
Maintain and balance the general ledger in an accurate, complete, and up-to-date manner
- Perform all activities related to the accounts payable function including reviewing, coding, and processing payments
- Prepare financial reports through the collection, analysis, and summarization of data
- Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work to ensure compliance with applicable standards

Requirements & Skills 5

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3-5 years relevant experience working in accounting and bookkeeping
Thorough knowledge and understanding of GAAP
Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient skills in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Job summary 6

An Accountant is responsible for coordinating the oversite of accounting department staff, performing fiscal and budget analysis, reconciliations, and postings; assisting in the development of financial statements, reports, and project proposals. Work with company departments to develop or improve communications for reporting of costing, cash flow, and financial analysis of operating results. An accountant will perform audits of records and adherence to company policies and procedures.

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Job summary 7

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Accountant for our team. In this rewarding and important role, you will prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedules – analyzing revenue, commissions, and expenses to ensure that they are recorded appropriately every month. The Accountant will also assist with tax and financial audits. As an Accountant, you will facilitate and complete monthly close procedures, assisting with the analysis of financial statements every month as well as reports on variances. You will also assist with preparing tax returns and corporate reporting requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Preparing monthly account reconciliations
Assisting with quarterly producer commission reports by analyzing and correcting discrepancies
Assisting with the documentation and monitoring of internal controls

Requirements & Skills 7

Minimum 3 years of accounting/finance experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
- Public Accounting experience (2 years)
- CPA candidate
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Job summary 8

An Accountant performs a variety of technical and analytical accounting duties including cash and investment management, financial statement analysis and preparation, and account reconciliations.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Records necessary work papers and journal entries to correct account balances.
Participates in a cross-functional team to analyze and review monthly financial statements. Drafts explanations of statement variances to assist management in evaluating results. Prepares final financial statements and explanations after meeting with management. Prepares reports resulting from special requests from management staff as needed. Monitors status and provides updates as requested and deemed necessary. Assists accountants and accounting associates with account and bank reconciliation issues. Trains staff as needed.
Reviews and submits accounts payable and payroll positive pay files. Manually inputs positive pay information in the institution system if the file is not available or for emergency issuance of checks.
- Involved with the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
- Attends conferences and meetings to remain current on programs and accounting policies and procedures as needed.
- Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 8

120 semester hours from an accredited college or university to include a bachelor's degree with a major course work in Business or Accounting
3 years professional accounting experience
Accounting experience in government or school systems

Job summary 9

As the Accountant, you will be responsible for the maintenance of General Ledger and its Sub-ledgers. The Accountant manages the functions and duties in what at times, can be a fast-paced, high-volume environment; which includes: managing both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, and carrying out month-end procedures.

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Requirements & Skills 9

Effectively manage tasks and tight deadlines independently
Ability to interact with colleagues in a self-managed team structure
Superior quantitative skills
- Strong attention to accuracy
- Strong interpersonal communication, decision-making, and resolution skills
- Must be able to multitask, problem solve, prioritize, and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment

Job summary 10

Our company is currently seeking an Accountant to join our expanding accounting and finance team. This position's responsibilities will be focused on 60% Accounts Payable ensuring our expenses are recorded accurately and paid promptly and 40% General Ledger/Special Projects. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who has keen attention to detail and communicates effectively. As a key member of this high-performing and collaborative team, we are looking for someone eager to grow his/her career and who will take ownership and think outside the box to solve problems.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Calculate, review and post journal entries and perform monthly account reconciliations
Experience with general ledger functions and month/year-end close process
- Own the AP end-to-end process
- Reconcile and record company credit card transactions and perform account reconciliations
- Assist senior accounting manager with other projects as needed.

Requirements & Skills 10

2+ years of accounting, AP, or other related experience
- BS degree in Business Administration (Accounting preferred)
- Attention to detail and strong organization skills
- High level of accuracy and track record of meeting deadlines

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