An Accounting Specialist contributes to the financial success of a company by maintaining accurate records of accounts. Their work allows the company to know how much money is coming in and going out and serves as the basis for financial statements, including the balance sheet and income statement, which are necessary for producing budgets, securing financing and other key business functions. By successfully performing Accounting Specialist job duties, they ensure their employer pays bills and payroll in a timely manner and complies with federal, state and local tax and reporting laws.
Que fait un Accounting Specialist ?
An Accounting Specialist, or Bookkeeper, maintains the financial records of companies. They log financial information, process payments and reconcile accounts.
Responsabilités
Un Accounting Specialist doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Accounting Specialist doit être capable d'exécuter :
Recording transactions such as expenses and sales revenue
Processing payments to utilities and vendors to pay for supplies, materials and other expenses
Sending bills to customers to request payment for services or goods provided
Reconciling accounts and making note of debits and credits that have not posted
Printing paychecks and initiating direct deposits to pay employees
Generating financial reports as requested
Identifying and correcting any errors that occur due to data entry
Filing tax returns
Compétences requises
Un Accounting Specialist compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Data entry skills to record transactions quickly without making errors
Ability to use accounting software programs such as QuickBooks, XERO and Fresh Books
Knowledge of tax and financial reporting laws
Arithmetic skills to double-check calculations
Strong analytical skills to locate and correct errors
Demonstrated organizational skills to keep information from various accounts separate
Multitasking ability to work on multiple tasks throughout the day
Time management skills to ensure that reports are completed and payments are received on time
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