A staff Accountant is a person who looks after the financial work of an organization. The works include all types of accounting work related to entries, transactions, tax returns, budgets, etc.

Staff Accountant Job Description

The job profile of a staff accountant includes much work related to accounting tasks which can be day-to-day or monthly basis. The candidate will also be responsible to maintain the financial transaction and prepare the general ledger to track the record of the profit and losses. In short, it can be said that the candidate has to work hard to manage the income and expense records accurately and updated.

Roles and responsibilities

• The responsibility includes the work of managing and updating all the account-related data and files.
• The candidate should be active enough to analyze the transaction with stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of budget and then create the expense report according to it.
• Responsible to reconcile the bank statements.
• The transaction should be categorized in the ledger for clear information.
• Knowledge of the tax policies to manage accurate tax payments and returns.
• Staff accountant duty is to advise the clients about the coming financial crisis or any type of financial issue.
• Assist other accounts department personnel during the month and year-end closing periods.
• The audit documents should also be prepared and updated.
• Knowledge of legal rules and policies of the accounts and work in the company according to those procedures.

Staff Accountant key skills required

• Good knowledge of accounting work with experience of working.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written to clear the thoughts.
• Proficiency in using MS office and other accounts related to software.
• Accurate in the math skills.
• Staff Accountant should be confident, trustworthy and active.
• Candidate should understand the importance of time and complete the work before the deadline.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Able to communicate and guide the juniors about the company’s work and policies.

 Education, training, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or another relevant field with recognized university.
• Certificate of computer course including basic courses, MS Office, etc.
• Training or experience certificate of working in the field of accounts work.