Accountant (General)
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.
At a Glance
Accountant (General) earns an average of $61,250/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.2–3.9 years. Top skills: Financial Statements, Finance, Accounting.
$61,250/yr
Bachelor's degree
3.2–3.9 years
207
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Accountants and Auditors
Median Wage
$81,680/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.6%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (18)
Financial Statements
Finance
Accounting
General Ledger
Auditing
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Month-End Closing
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
Account Reconciliation
Reconciliation
External Auditing
Internal Controls
Invoicing
Fixed Asset
Bank Reconciliations
Accruals
Common Skills (12)
Detail Oriented
Management
Communication
Budgeting
Problem Solving
Operations
Microsoft Office
Research
Multitasking
Analytical Skills
Related Specializations
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