Responsibilities
Record and reconcile transactions
Prepare reports like balance sheets and income statements
Analyze costs and general ledgers
Complete tax audits
Manage budgets and cash flows
Review contracts and process payments
Examine financial discrepancies
Manage payroll
Create and implement new accounting systems
Consult management on financial strategy
Skills
Analytical thinking: Identify trends, discrepancies, and potential issues in financial statements
Attention to detail: Spot discrepancies while working with numbers and analyzing documents
Financial statement literacy: Understand all aspects of common financial statements
Presentation skills: Communicate complex quantitative data to decision-makers
Other duties
Assist with project planning
Guide investments, mergers, and acquisitions
Help companies comply with taxation laws and regulations
Maintain routine financial paperwork for a company