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