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- 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.
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.
Job Requirements
- Many accounting clerks earn associate's degrees in business or accounting, though some enter the field with only a high school diploma. Associates degree programs focus on basic accounting procedures and skills in computerized accounting techniques.
- For those who have a high school diploma, accounting coursework from a post secondary educational institution is often helpful, even without a degree.
- A bachelor's degree is not necessary for a career as an accounting clerk, though some clerks have bachelor's degrees and can move more quickly to senior accounting positions.
- Regardless of formal education, the majority of accounting clerks must complete a period of on-the-job training.
Certification Requirements - Certifications are available for accounting clerks. One may choose to become certified by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers as a certified bookkeeper.
- Additionally, the uniform bookkeeper certification exam is an online test administered by the National Bookkeepers Association
- Math and detail-oriented skills
- High ethical standards and professionalism, since they are often responsible for the banking and bookkeeping of a business
- Familiarity with computer technology and knowledge of a variety of software programs related to the field
- Ability to interact well with others
