An accountant reviews and analyses financial records, keeping track of a company's or individual's income, expenditures, and tax liabilities. An accountant may also be involved in project planning, cost analysis, auditing, and financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

Oversee all monthly payroll, accounts receivable and payable, tax payments, claim and invoice generation, and management of overhead expenses.

Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in regards to net revenue losses and gains, operating costs, travel and material expenses, and all other executive-level summaries for upper management to review.

Manage and track all activity related to inventory, including sales and rentals as well as promotional use, and re-order products when volumes get low.

Meet regularly with department heads to review budgetary allowances and expenses, and to ensure that each area’s financial records are reconciled by month-end.

Attend department staff meetings and executive meetings to provide an accounting of department- and organization-level financial figures.

Participate in annual review boards to analyze financial information for the prior year and make recommendations for improvements going forward.

Work with internal personnel and (if needed) outside tax consultants quarterly to prepare tax forms for submission.

Assist external auditors in reviewing processes and workflow by providing reports and supporting documentation, and by contributing personal knowledge and analysis.