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Accountants and Auditors

Bright Outlook

Business and Financial Operations (13-2011)

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.

Median Annual Wage

$81,680/yr

Projected Growth (2024-34)

+4.6%

Annual Openings

124

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Skills & Requirements

Skills (35)

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

3.9

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

3.8

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.

3.8

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

3.8

Judgment and Decision Making

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

3.5

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

3.5

Complex Problem Solving

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

3.4

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

3.4

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

3.3

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

3.3

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

3.1

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

3.1

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

3.1

Time Management

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

3.1

Persuasion

Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

3.0

Systems Analysis

Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

2.9

Negotiation

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

2.9

Systems Evaluation

Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

2.9

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

2.8

Management of Personnel Resources

Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

2.8

Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

2.8

Management of Financial Resources

Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

2.3

Programming

Writing computer programs for various purposes.

2.0

Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

1.9

Management of Material Resources

Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.

1.9

Technology Design

Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

1.8

Operations Monitoring

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

1.8

Operations Analysis

Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

1.6

Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

1.4

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

1.3

Equipment Selection

Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

1.3

Installation

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

1.1

Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

1.0

Equipment Maintenance

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

1.0

Repairing

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

1.0

Knowledge (33)

Economics and Accounting

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

4.7

English Language

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

4.0

Mathematics

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

3.9

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.

3.5

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.

3.5

Law and Government

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

3.3

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

3.1

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

3.0

Personnel and Human Resources

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

2.6

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

2.5

Communications and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

2.4

Sales and Marketing

Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

2.0

Telecommunications

Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

1.9

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

1.8

Production and Processing

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

1.6

Transportation

Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

1.5

Sociology and Anthropology

Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.

1.3

Design

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

1.3

Geography

Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

1.3

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

1.3

Mechanical

Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

1.2

Foreign Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.

1.2

History and Archeology

Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

1.2

Building and Construction

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

1.2

Philosophy and Theology

Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

1.2

Engineering and Technology

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

1.2

Fine Arts

Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

1.1

Chemistry

Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

1.1

Food Production

Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

1.1

Therapy and Counseling

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

1.1

Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

1.1

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

1.0

Physics

Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

1.0

Abilities (52)

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

4.0

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

3.9

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

3.9

Inductive Reasoning

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

3.8

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

3.8

Near Vision

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

3.8

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 that there is a problem.

3.8

Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

3.8

Information Ordering

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

3.6

Speech Recognition

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

3.4

Mathematical Reasoning

The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

3.4

Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

3.4

Number Facility

The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.

3.3

Category Flexibility

The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

3.3

Flexibility of Closure

The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.

3.0

Perceptual Speed

The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

3.0

Speed of Closure

The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.

2.9

Selective Attention

The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

2.9

Fluency of Ideas

The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

2.9

Originality

The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

2.8

Time Sharing

The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

2.4

Memorization

The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.

2.4

Far Vision

The ability to see details at a distance.

2.3

Visualization

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

2.1

Auditory Attention

The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.

2.1

Trunk Strength

The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.

2.0

Visual Color Discrimination

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

1.9

Wrist-Finger Speed

The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

1.9

Hearing Sensitivity

The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.

1.8

Dynamic Strength

The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.

1.6

Depth Perception

The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

1.5

Finger Dexterity

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

1.1

Sound Localization

The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

1.1

Manual Dexterity

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

1.1

Spatial Orientation

The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

1.1

Peripheral Vision

The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.

1.0

Arm-Hand Steadiness

The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

1.0

Dynamic Flexibility

The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.

1.0

Control Precision

The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

1.0

Multilimb Coordination

The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

1.0

Night Vision

The ability to see under low-light conditions.

1.0

Response Orientation

The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.

1.0

Rate Control

The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

1.0

Gross Body Coordination

The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.

1.0

Reaction Time

The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.

1.0

Extent Flexibility

The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

1.0

Gross Body Equilibrium

The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.

1.0

Speed of Limb Movement

The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

1.0

Static Strength

The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

1.0

Explosive Strength

The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.

1.0

Stamina

The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.

1.0

Glare Sensitivity

The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

1.0

Technology (239)

Microsoft Windows

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5

Yardi software

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5

Workday software

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Hot Technology

4.5

UNIX

Category: Operating system software | Hot Technology

4.5

Teradata Database

Category: Data base management system software | Hot Technology

4.5

Tableau

Category: Business intelligence and data analysis software | Hot Technology

4.5

Swift

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5

Structured query language SQL

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5

SAS

Category: Analytical or scientific software | Hot Technology

4.5

SAP software

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Hot Technology

4.5

SAP Concur

Category: Accounting software | Hot Technology

4.5

Salesforce software

Category: Customer relationship management CRM software | Hot Technology

4.5

R

Category: Object or component oriented development software | Hot Technology

4.5

Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Category: Project management software | Hot Technology

4.5

Oracle PeopleSoft

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software | Hot Technology

4.5

Oracle Database

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5

Microsoft Word

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5

Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5

Microsoft Visual Basic

Category: Development environment software | Hot Technology

4.5

Microsoft Visio

Category: Process mapping and design software | Hot Technology

4.5

Microsoft SQL Server

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5

Microsoft SharePoint

Category: Document management software | Hot Technology

4.5

Microsoft Project

Category: Project management software | Hot Technology

4.5

Microsoft PowerPoint

Category: Presentation software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Microsoft Outlook

Category: Electronic mail software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Microsoft Office software

Category: Office suite software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Microsoft Excel

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology | In Demand

4.5

Microsoft Access

Category: Data base user interface and query software | Hot Technology

4.5

MEDITECH software

Category: Medical software | Hot Technology

4.5

Intuit QuickBooks

Category: Accounting software | Hot Technology

4.5

IBM SPSS Statistics

Category: Analytical or scientific software | Hot Technology

4.5

Google Sheets

Category: Spreadsheet software | Hot Technology

4.5

Google Docs

Category: Word processing software | Hot Technology

4.5

Epic Systems

Category: Medical software | Hot Technology

4.5

Alteryx software

Category: Business intelligence and data analysis software | Hot Technology

4.5

Adobe Acrobat

Category: Document management software | Hot Technology

4.5

Accounting software

Category: Accounting software

4.0

Yardi Systems Yardi Enterprise

Category: Data base user interface and query software

3.0

Human resource management software HRMS

Category: Human resources software

3.0

IAD Audit Leverage

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

IBM Cognos Impromptu

Category: Business intelligence and data analysis software

3.0

IBM Notes

Category: Electronic mail software

3.0

IBM Power Systems software

Category: Enterprise system management software

3.0

IDMS Account Ability

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Income tax return preparation software

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

InformationActive ActiveData for Excel

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Intellitax financial solutions software

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Internal audit software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Intrax ProcedureNet

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Intuit Lacerte

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Intuit ProSeries

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Intuit TurboTax

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Invoice software

Category: Billing and invoicing software

3.0

Iron Mountain Accutrac records management software

Category: Document management software

3.0

Kirix ProffiPoint

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

KPB Associates TaxStream

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Lawson ERP

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Lead Activity Analyzer

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Lead Business Analyzer

Category: Accounting software

3.0

LexisNexis

Category: Information retrieval or search software

3.0

Lumigent Entegra

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Medical condition coding software

Category: Medical software

3.0

Medical procedure coding software

Category: Medical software

3.0

MethodWare ProAudit Advisor

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Micronetics Xpert Write-up

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Microsoft Dynamics

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Microsoft Dynamics SL

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Microsoft Exchange

Category: Electronic mail software

3.0

Microsoft FRx

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Microsoft OneNote

Category: Word processing software

3.0

Microsoft Publisher

Category: Desktop publishing software

3.0

Microsoft Works

Category: Office suite software

3.0

MRO Audit Tracker

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Multiview Accounts Receivable

Category: Accounting software

3.0

NetSuite ERP

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

New Millennium Communications Genesis Accounting

Category: Accounting software

3.0

NewPortWave Year End Solutions

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software

Category: Transaction security and virus protection software

3.0

OmniRIM Records Management Suite

Category: Document management software

3.0

Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition

Category: Business intelligence and data analysis software

3.0

Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Oracle Fusion Applications

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Oracle Hyperion

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Oracle PeopleSoft Financials

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

OSI TrustWise

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Paisley AutoAudit

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Paisley Cardmap

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Paisley Focus Control Assurance

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Paisley IssueTrack

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Paisley RiskNavigator

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Palisade @Risk

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Payroll software

Category: Time accounting software

3.0

Pentana audit work system PAWS

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Pleier Audit Management System

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Practice management software PMS

Category: Data base user interface and query software

3.0

PricewaterhouseCoopers TeamMate

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Pro Systems Client Write-Up System for Windows

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Profit Developers Electronic File Interchange

Category: Accounting software

3.0

PROPHIX Enterprise

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Qlik Tech QlikView

Category: Business intelligence and data analysis software

3.0

Recovery audit software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Roundtable Software Advantage Accounting System

Category: Accounting software

3.0

RSM McGladrey Advanced Practice Solutions Paperless Audit

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

RSM McGladrey Auditor Assistant

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate

Category: Data base user interface and query software

3.0

Sage 50 Accounting

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Sage BusinessWorks

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Sage CPAAccounts Payable

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Sage CPAAccounts Receivable

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Sage CPAClient Checkbook

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Sage CPADocument Manager

Category: Document management software

3.0

Sage EDP Payroll Tax

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Sage ERP Accpac

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Sage HandiSoft HandiLedger

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Sage HRMS

Category: Human resources software

3.0

Sage MAS 200 ERP

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Sage MAS 500

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Sage Platinum for Windows PFW

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Sageworks ProfitCents

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Sampson Data Pattern Index software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

SAP Business Objects

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator

Category: Enterprise application integration software

3.0

SAP Crystal Reports

Category: Data base reporting software

3.0

Softrax Revenue Management

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Solutions Technology & Software HR Premier

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Spreadsheet software

Category: Spreadsheet software

3.0

Star Software Fixed Asset Depreciation

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Star Software Materiality Calculator

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Summit Software Summit Biofuels Accounting

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Sync Essentials Trade Accountant

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Tax compliance property tax management software

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Tax software

Category: Accounting software

3.0

TechSmith Camtasia

Category: Video creation and editing software

3.0

Thomson Creative Solutions Engagement CS

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Thomson Creative Solutions Financial Analysis CS

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Thomson GoSystem Tax

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Thomson PPC e-Tools Suite

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Thomson Reuters Risk Management

Category: Risk management data and analysis software

3.0

TimeValue software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

TopCAATs

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

TrendTracker Compliance Solution

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Tropics workers' compensation software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Tumbleweed SecureTransport

Category: Transaction server software

3.0

UA Business Software Professional Edition

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Universal Tax Systems TaxWise

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

WizSoft WizRule

Category: Analytical or scientific software

3.0

WizSoft WizWhy

Category: Data mining software

3.0

WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance

Category: Time accounting software

3.0

1099 ProsSoftware

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Abacus Tax

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Accountants Templates JAZZ-It!

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Accounting compliance software

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Accounting fraud detection software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Accounts payable software

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Accounts receivable software

Category: Accounting software

3.0

ACCUCert

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Accurate NXG

Category: Accounting software

3.0

ACL Audit Exchange

Category: Analytical or scientific software

3.0

ACL Business Assurance Analytics

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

AcornSystems Corporate Performance Management

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

AcorynSystems Activity Based Costing/Management ABC/M

Category: Accounting software

3.0

AdaptaSoft CyberPay

Category: Accounting software

3.0

ADP Super Report Writer

Category: Data base reporting software

3.0

ADP Workforce Now

Category: Human resources software

3.0

Advanced Micro Systems 1099-Etc

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

American Riviera Magtax

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Apache Solr

Category: Data base management system software

3.0

Arbutus Analyzer

Category: Analytical or scientific software

3.0

Asset management software

Category: Inventory management software

3.0

ATX Total Accounting Office

Category: Accounting software

3.0

ATX Total Engagement Office

Category: Accounting software

3.0

ATX Total Tax Office

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Audit management software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Audit planning and control environment software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

AuditWare CaseWare Examiner

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

AuditWare financial reporting and auditing software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Automated auditors fraud detector software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Automation Counselors municiPAL

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Avalara AvaTax ST

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Best MIP Fund Accounting

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Best Software CPAPayroll

Category: Data base user interface and query software

3.0

Bi3 Audit Intelligence

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Bi3 Financial Statement Fraud Analysis

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Billing software

Category: Billing and invoicing software

3.0

BizBench

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge

Category: Customer relationship management CRM software

3.0

BNA Corporate Tax Audit Analyzer

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

BNA Estate and Gift Tax Suite

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

BNA Income Tax Planning Solutions

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

BNA Sales and Use Tax Rates and Forms

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Brentmark Estate Planning Quickview

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Cammack Computations Inter-Est

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Cartesis ES Magnitude

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

Cartesis Magnitude iAnalysis

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

CaseWare International IDEA

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

CaseWare International IDEA SmartAnalyzer

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

CaseWare Working Papers

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

CashFlow Guardian

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

CCH ProSystem fx TAX

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

CCIS AccountAbility

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Cebos MQ1 Audit System

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Choice Technologies PowerBill +

Category: Billing and invoicing software

3.0

Client billing software

Category: Billing and invoicing software

3.0

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite

Category: Office suite software

3.0

Corporate Responsibility System Technologies Limited Compliance Positioning System

Category: Compliance software

3.0

Cost accounting software

Category: Accounting software

3.0

CPSI EHR System

Category: Human resources software

3.0

Creative Solutions UltraTax 1040

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

CYMA IV Accounting for Windows

Category: Accounting software

3.0

D'Arcangelo Galileo

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Data entry software

Category: Data base user interface and query software

3.0

Data extraction software

Category: Data mining software

3.0

Database software

Category: Data base user interface and query software

3.0

Datavantage

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Delphi Technology

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Digital analysis tests and statistics DATAS for Excel

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Digital analysis tests and statistics DATAS for SAS

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Document management system software

Category: Document management software

3.0

Eko

Category: Desktop communications software

3.0

Estate planning software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Evron Computer Systems SAGE PFW (Platinum For Windows)

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Exact Software Macola ES

Category: Enterprise resource planning ERP software

3.0

eXtensible Business Reporting Language XBRL

Category: Development environment software

3.0

FileMaker Pro

Category: Data base user interface and query software

3.0

Financial Competence

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

Financial reporting software

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Financial statement software

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Fixed-assets depreciation software

Category: Financial analysis software

3.0

FRx Software Microsoft FRx

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Fund accounting software

Category: Accounting software

3.0

General ledger software

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Google Slides

Category: Presentation software

3.0

Guidance Software EnCase Enterprise

Category: Analytical or scientific software

3.0

H&R Block Tax

Category: Tax preparation software

3.0

Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS

Category: Medical software

3.0

Heron CrossTie General Ledger

Category: Accounting software

3.0

Work Activities (41)

Getting Information

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

4.5

Working with Computers

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

4.5

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

4.4

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.

4.4

Documenting/Recording Information

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

4.3

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

4.2

Processing Information

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

4.2

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

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

4.2

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

4.1

Analyzing Data or Information

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

4.1

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

4.1

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

3.8

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

3.7

Performing Administrative Activities

Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

3.7

Training and Teaching Others

Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

3.7

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

3.7

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

3.6

Developing and Building Teams

Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

3.6

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

3.6

Scheduling Work and Activities

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

3.5

Coaching and Developing Others

Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

3.4

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

3.4

Thinking Creatively

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

3.3

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

3.3

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

3.3

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

3.2

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

3.2

Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

3.0

Staffing Organizational Units

Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

3.0

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

2.9

Selling or Influencing Others

Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

2.8

Assisting and Caring for Others

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

2.4

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

2.4

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

2.1

Controlling Machines and Processes

Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

1.6

Handling and Moving Objects

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

1.6

Performing General Physical Activities

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

1.6

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

1.3

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.

1.3

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

1.2

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment

Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

1.2

Work Styles (21)

Dependability

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

3.6

Attention to Detail

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

2.9

Integrity

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

2.1

Cautiousness

A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

1.4

Humility

A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

1.0

Stress Tolerance

A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

1.0

Self-Control

A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.

1.0

Leadership Orientation

A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.

1.0

Perseverance

A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.

1.0

Self-Confidence

A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.

1.0

Adaptability

A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.

1.0

Initiative

A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

1.0

Tolerance for Ambiguity

A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

1.0

Intellectual Curiosity

A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

1.0

Achievement Orientation

A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

1.0

Innovation

A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.

1.0

Cooperation

A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.

1.0

Optimism

A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.

1.0

Social Orientation

A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

1.0

Empathy

A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.

1.0

Sincerity

A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.

1.0

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