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