Senior Accountant

accountants job description includes: Maintaining financial records: Keeping records organized accurate and up to date Analyzing financial data: Examining financial statements bank statements and other financial records to identify areas of risk and opportunity Preparing financial reports: Creating financial reports that show a companys profits equity and cash flow Ensuring compliance: Making sure that financial records and statements comply with laws and regulations Calculating taxes: Computing taxes owed preparing tax returns and ensuring prompt payment Managing payroll and expenses: Managing payroll and expenses and reconciling accounts Providing recommendations: Making recommendations to management on how to reduce costs increase revenues and improve profits Auditing: Conducting internal audits and providing auditing services for businesses and individuals Accountants work with business leaders managers and team leaders to ensure the quality of financial records. They need to have strong communication skills to present detailed information in a way thats easy to understand. Some desirable skills for accountants include: Analytical skills Organization skills Communication skills Attention to detail and Mathematics skills. Most companies require at least 1 3 years of experience in accounting or a similar role. meeting with clients virtually or during sales visits. demonstrating and presenting products. establishing new business. maintaining accurate records. attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings. reviewing sales performance. negotiating contracts and packages. Education Graduation