JOB ANALYSIS OF AN ACCOUNTANT

Job Description:
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to
determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss,
tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial

statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy,
completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural
standards.

Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring

compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.

Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial

commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and
expenses or to provide advice.

Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.

Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and

accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.

Job Specification:

Knowledge Requirements
Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry,
calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Economics and Accounting -- Knowledge of economic and

accounting principles and practices, the financial markets,
banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of

the English language including the meaning and spelling of
words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and

processes for providing customer and personal services. This
includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards
for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards,

processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware
and software, including applications and programming.

Skill Requirements
Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems.

Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people

are saying, taking time to understand the points being
made, asking questions as appropriate, and not
interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the

strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself,

other individuals, or organizations to make improvements
or take corrective action.

Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative

costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most
appropriate one.

Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new

information for both current and future problem-solving
and decision-making.
Ability Requirements
Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is
wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the
problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to

specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Mathematical Reasoning -- The ability to choose the right

mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and

ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information

and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a

few feet of the observer).

Job Activities
Interacting With Computers -- Using computers and computer
systems (including hardware and software) to program, write
software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying

principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down
information or data into separate parts.

Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing,

calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise

obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing,

recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or
electronic/magnetic form.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing

specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish
your work.

The accountant isn’t paid as much as he is supposed to get. His work duties are time
consuming and very demanding. Bonuses and other fringe benefits should be given to
keep him motivated to his work task. I believe his worth is more than what he is getting.
Occasional boredom and tiredness has led him quit his job and search somewhere else
where he is recognized and regarded more.