Necessary skills for Senior Accountant: skills and requirements

General requirements of a Senior Accountant

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
2. At least 5 years of experience in accounting roles
3. CPA or CMA certification is preferred
4. Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
5. Proficiency in accounting software, including Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks

Skills and Behaviours for a Senior Accountant

Auditing
Internal Controls
Bookkeeping
General Ledger Reconciliation
Business partnering
Business acumen
Financial accounting
Balance Sheet Financial Accounting Financial Analysis Financial Reporting Financial Statement Income Statement Reconciliation
Managerial Accounting
Cash Flow Cash Management Cost accounting Management Accounting P&L Management
Payroll Management
Payroll
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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