Accountant job description

I/ A SAMPLE OF ACCOUNTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a sample part of Senior accountant job description

I/ Job information of senior accountant

1. Job tile:
2. Job Code:
3. Department:
4. Report to:
5. Job purpose:

II/ Key job tasks of senior accountant

1. Assists in the employee evaluation process, counsels employees and effectively

recommends initial discipline and other personnel decisions.

2. Provides input into goal setting process for the section.

3. Prepares and directs the preparation of audits, financial statements and varied fiscal
reports.

4. Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned professional and
technical support staff.

5. Recommends selection of staff; trains staff in work procedures, recommends discipline

as required.

6. Reviews and recommends modifications to accounting systems and procedures.

7. Provides technical support to outside auditors and governmental program auditors.

8. Posts data to various ledgers, registers, journals and logs following established
accounting techniques and procedures.

9. Assists the Financial Services Manager with preparation and consolidation of annual
District budget.
10. Assists the Financial Services Manager and auditors with the preparation of annual
CAFR.

III / Job specification of senior accountant

1. Accounting degree or equivalent

2. Usually a minimum of 3 years experience in the management of financial systems and
budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing
financial advice
3. Knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
4. Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
5. Knowledge and experience of related computer applications

II/ TYPES OF ACCOUNTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Accountant job descriptions include JDs as follows:

1. Accounting manager job description

2. Senior accountant job description
3. Accounting assistant job description
4. Accounting clerk job description
5. Accounts receivable job description
6. Accounts payable job description

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III / Compensation and benefits

Net salary: 1.950 USD/month.

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