· An Accountant helps businesses make critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and correcting the company's finances.
· They are responsible for financial audits, reconciling bank statements, and ensuring financial records are accurate throughout the year.
· Tracking payments to internal and external stakeholders.
· Preparing budget forecasts.
· Processing tax payments and returns.
· Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns.
· Manage all accounting transactions.
· Publish financial statements in time.
· Handle monthly, Quarterly and Annual closings.
· Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
· Ensure timely bank payments.
· Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
· Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
· Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity.
· Audit financial transactions and documents.
· Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
· Accountants may oversee responsibilities like reconciling bank statements and calculating payroll to keep their company in strong financial standing.