Below you will find a free Accountant job description template to help you list out the responsibilities and requirements for an accountant in your workplace.  If you have not done so, follow the simple steps on how to write a good job description we have covered to help you get the best applicants for your Accountant position.

Accountant Job Overview

We are in need of an experienced, trustworthy, and qualified accountant who can work efficiently, is detail-oriented, and can meet deadlines when required.  This job requires calculating and analyzing large quantities of numerical data to assist the company in different ways. Candidates must have a grasp of financial practices and a thorough understanding of accounting methods and regulations.  Communication skills is important for this position. We need someone who can present data and projections in a clear way that management can understand and analyze.

Accountant Job Description Template 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and proficient accountant who can help analyze company income and revenue, prepare budget and financial statements, manage all account data entries, and consult with decision makers on possible changes in budgetary spending.  At times, this position may require the presentation of financial projections for the future.

Expectations include professionalism, promptness, detail-oriented habits, ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.  We need an accountant who can clearly communicate numbers that have been calculated and analyzed.

Accountant Duties and Responsibilities

• Calculating and analyzing company data
• Produce financial reports such as profit-loss statement, debt-to-income ratios, etc.
• Verify financial transactions within the company by performing small audits
• Analyze any financial discrepancies
• Maintain compliance with state and federal accounting regulations
• Assist management in financial decision-making regarding budget, operations, etc.
• Perform audits within the company
• Produce financial forecasting for management to analyze
• Produce budget of the company
• Summarize the financial status of the company and its departments within

Accountant Requirements and Skills

• BA in Accounting or related field
• CPA or CMA
• Experience of 3+ years in accounting field
• Ethical, honest and trustworthy
• Punctual and prompt
• Able to meet deadlines
• Able to communicate complex finances clearly
• Able to critically think and present financial suggestions to management
• Computer skills regarding accounting programs
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of accounting and corporate finance methods and principles

What does the Role do?

An accountant at our company will have many roles and responsibilities, thus making this job fast-paced and ever-changing.  An ongoing financial record will need to be kept, ensuring that transactions are legitimate and accurate. Financial reports will need to be put together and presented quarterly, semi-annually, and annually, and sometimes at the request of management.  Accountant will analyze operations within departments of the company to ensure efficiency of company spending. Computing taxes is an important responsibility of this position.

Sample Interview Questions

• Why do you consider yourself as the best option for this job?
• Can you share a brief overview of your accounting experience?
• What is the toughest accounting task you have ever handled?
• Can you briefly brush-through your career growth till date?
• Describe a time when you had to think outside the box and the effect on the organization.
• How detail-oriented are you? Describe a professional situation that illustrated this trait.
• What accounting computer programs do you prefer to use?  Why?
• Do you think you can improve the growth of this organization, and how do you hope to achieve this?
• How do you handle rejection or negative feedback?
• What motivates you?
• What is your style of communication? Give situational instances to describe your communication with a client, colleagues, subordinates, management, vendors, and partners.
• What new strategies or practices would you like to suggest if hired?