What is an Accounting Staff?
A competent and knowledgeable accounting staff is a key component of any financially stable business. These talented individuals help to create, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of financial reports and projections. Accounting staff members should be flexible and able to meet the various needs of their employer, which may vary according to the month or campaign and increase in tax season. In a retail setting, accounting staff members may be responsible for completing reimbursements.
Accounting Staff Qualifications
An ideal accounting staff member is adaptable and willing to work their brain in various ways, depending on the company's needs. Keen attention to detail is also crucial, as these employees are responsible for verifying the accuracy of financial reports.Those hoping to take on an accounting staff role will typically need a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in the accounting field. However, many online schools also offer online courses in accounting and two-year associate's degree programs.Coursework and/or experience in areas such as auditing, financial analysis, and business ethics may prove useful when approaching an accounting staff job. Although a CPA credential is not typically required for this position, it may increase job prospects.
Duties of an Accounting Staff
- Keep financial records up-to-date and accurate
- Work with accounting software
- Reconcile and reimburse accounts when needed
- Prepare and deliver financial statements
Interview Questions to Ask
Asking the right interview questions when hiring an accounting staff is key. When interviewing, we recommend engaging in thoughtful conversations and purposeful relationship building. Here are some starter questions to consider when hiring an accounting staff:
- What do you view as the most important qualities of an accounting staff?
- Have you ever reported to multiple supervisors at once? How did you manage each person’s priorities?
- Can you describe a project you were assigned in one of your previous roles and how you approached it?
- What made you interested in working with our company?
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