Accountant Job Responsibilities and Duties: Reconcile various bank accounts by compiling and balancing financial information Maintains accounting records of subsidiary branches using balance sheet analysis and general ledger accounts Helps secure sensitive financial data by assisting other team members with database creation and maintenance Corrects accounting errors and posts journal entry adjustments Prepares fixed asset depreciation and accruals Determines the financial status and health of various organizations and businesses Updates and maintains general ledger accounts by keeping close track of accounts receivable details and control accounts Expands knowledge base by participating in educational programs and reading accounting publications Completes other accounting tasks as needed Junior Accountant Skills and Qualifications Firm grasp of basic and intermediate accounting principles Ability to perform elementary mathematical operations Willingness to meet deadlines on a consistent basis Comfortable handling and storing confidential financial information Close attention to detail