The Accountant keeps the company's financial records accurate and on time. They record transactions, raise invoices, manage payables and receivables, reconcile accounts, prepare tax filings and produce the reports the business uses to make decisions.
Also known as: Accounts Executive, Junior Accountant, Bookkeeper
The responsibilities an Accountant owns and the duties they perform.
The job information and the skills this role needs.
How to measure whether an Accountant is succeeding.
In Piplhr, KPIs become recurring daily and weekly reports that each person submits - see Reporting & KPI tracking.
The Accountant keeps the company's financial records accurate and on time. They record transactions, raise invoices, manage payables and receivables, reconcile accounts, prepare tax filings and produce the reports the business uses to make decisions.
Key responsibilities include: maintain complete and accurate books of accounts; manage accounts receivable and collections follow-up; manage accounts payable and supplier payments; complete bank, vendor and customer reconciliations; prepare and file indirect and direct tax returns on time.
Technical skills: Accounting software such as Tally, Zoho Books or QuickBooks, Tax compliance, Reconciliations, Excel, Financial reporting. Soft skills: Accuracy, Integrity, Organisation, Deadline discipline, Clear communication.
An Accountant typically reports to the Finance Manager, Owner or General Manager.
B.Com, M.Com or equivalent; CA Inter or similar is a plus, with 1-5 years in accounting.
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