Accountants and Auditors
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
Sample of reported job titles:
Accountant, Accounting Officer, Audit Partner, Auditor, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cost Accountant, Financial Auditor, General Accountant, Internal Auditor, Revenue Tax Specialist
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
- Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
- Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
- Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
- Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.
Technology Skills
- Accounting software:Accounts payable software,Accounts receivable software,Accurate NXG,AcorynSystems Activity Based Costing/Management ABC/M,AdaptaSoft CyberPay,ATX Total Accounting Office,ATX Total Engagement Office,Automation Counselors municiPAL,Best MIP Fund Accounting,Billing software,CCIS AccountAbility,Client billing software,Cost accounting software,CYMA IV Accounting for Windows,Evron Computer Systems SAGE PFW (Platinum For Windows),Financial reporting software,Financial statement software,FRx Software Microsoft FRx,Fund accounting software,General ledger software,Heron CrossTie General Ledger,Intuit QuickBooks,Invoice software,Lead Activity Analyzer,Lead Business Analyzer,Micronetics Xpert Write-up,Multiview Accounts Receivable,New Millennium Communications Genesis Accounting,Pro Systems Client Write-Up System for Windows,Profit Developers Electronic File Interchange,PROPHIX Enterprise,Roundtable Software Advantage Accounting System,Sage 50 Accounting,Sage BusinessWorks,Sage CPAAccounts Payable,Sage CPAAccounts Receivable,Sage CPAClient Checkbook,Sageworks ProfitCents,Softrax Revenue Management,Summit Software Summit Biofuels Accounting,Tax software,UA Business Software Professional Edition
- Analytical or scientific software:ACL Audit Exchange,Arbutus Analyzer,Guidance Software EnCase Enterprise,IBM SPSS Statistics,SAS statistical software,WizSoft WizRule
- Business intelligence and data analysis software:IBM Cognos Impromptu,Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition,Qlik Tech QlikView,Tableau
- Cloud-based data access and sharing software:Microsoft SharePoint
- Compliance software:Accounting compliance software,ACCUCert,Bi3 Audit Intelligence,Corporate Responsibility System Technologies Limited Compliance Positioning System,Intrax ProcedureNet,Lumigent Entegra,Paisley Cardmap,Paisley Focus Control Assurance,Paisley RiskNavigator,Sage EDP Payroll Tax,Sage HandiSoft HandiLedger,Tax compliance property tax management software,TrendTracker Compliance Solution
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Documenting/Recording Information:Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Detailed Work Activities
- Advise others on business or operational matters.
- Advise others on financial matters.
- Advise others on human resources topics.
- Analyze budgetary or accounting data.
- Analyze business or financial data.
Worker Requirements
Skills
- 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.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Speaking:Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Writing:Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Knowledge
- 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.
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Administration and Management:Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- 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.
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- 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.
- Number Facility:The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Oral Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Interests
- Conventional:Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
- Enterprising:Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Values
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Recognition:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Work Styles
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Dependability:Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Cooperation:Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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