Data Entry and Record-Keeping: Accurately recording financial transactions and maintaining ledgers. Accounts Payable and Receivable: Processing invoices, managing payments, and reconciling outstanding balances. Reconciliation: Performing bank reconciliations to ensure financial statements are accurate and resolving any discrepancies. Financial Reporting Assistance: Supporting the preparation of financial statements and reports, such as balance sheets and income statements. Month-End and Year-End Closing: Assisting with closing procedures to ensure financial records are complete at the end of a period. Auditing and Compliance: Helping with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Financial Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and analyze financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, statements of cash flow) to provide a clear picture of the company's financial status. They identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance. They handle more complex journal entries and are often responsible for the month-end and year-end closing processes. Audit and Compliance: Lead or assist in internal and external audits. They prepare all necessary documentation, respond to auditor inquiries, and ensure the company's accounting practices comply with all relevant regulations (e.g., GAAP, tax laws). Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to accounting procedures and internal controls. They look for ways to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and strengthen the overall financial control environment. Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the finance manager or controller in preparing budgets and financial forecasts. They analyze actual performance against the budget and provide explanations for variances. Complex Reconciliations: Handle more difficult and high-volume account reconciliations, such as those for intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and complex accruals. Mentorship and Supervision: May supervise and train junior accountants, delegating tasks and reviewing their work to ensure accuracy. They act as a point of contact for questions and guidance within the team. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., operations, sales, HR) to ensure accurate financial data and provide financial insights to support their decision-making.