Accountant

The position of accountant consists of analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports to determine or maintain a record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Tasks

• Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans;
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice;
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements;
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology;
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs;
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts;
• Maintain or examine the records of government agencies;
• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards;
• Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals;
• Report to management regarding the finances of an establishment.