Necessary skills for Accountant: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities

Skills and Behaviours for a Accountant

Bookkeeping
General Ledger Reconciliation
Business partnering
Business acumen
Financial accounting
Balance Sheet Financial Accounting Financial Analysis Financial Consolidation Financial Reporting Financial Statement Income Statement Reconciliation
Managerial Accounting
Cash Flow Cash Management Cost accounting Management Accounting P&L Management
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data Identifying cause and effect relationships
Communicating information
Asking the right questions Influencing and persuading others Synthesizing information
Planning and organizing
Clarifying expectations of self and others Goal setting, planning and priorization Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met

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