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Accountant
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,170 / year median in Texas
-2% projected decline
Job Description
ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Preparing and entering journal entries as well as reconcile the respective general ledger accounts Recording transactions in foreign currencies and calculating exchange gain/loss Ability to perform advanced financial and variance analysis in order to respond to management questions during month-end close Calculate and record accruals/prepayments Communicate effectively with international branches including reporting from our offices worldwide Create detailed spreadsheets to convey financial information, write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals Assist with month-end close tasks Possess a working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and systems. Expands knowledge of accounting processes utilizing all available resources Establishes and maintains effective relationships with staff, vendors, and other business contacts Responds timely to requests or issues; provides complete information and/or resolutionSKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
Skill evaluation:Behavioral(80%);Excel(80%);Numerical Calculation(80%) CPA license a plus PC experience in a Microsoft Windows environment with an advanced knowledge of Excel and Power Point preferred. Able to type data and use PC for long periods of time Ability to set and track goals Must be ethical Detailed and thorough in work habits with multi-tasking ability Ability and desire to follow precise instructions Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Exhibits strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, organizational and teaching skills Ability and/or experience to read, analyze and interpret government rules and regulations, technical journals, financial reports and legal documents Ability and/or experience to write reports, business correspondence, articles and presentations Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication and telephone etiquette. Able to communicate with people at all levels Available to work early, late, and weekends when needed to fulfill assigned responsibilities