General accountants are responsible for ensuring that companies and organizations have accurate financial records. They commonly work with a team of other accountants, auditors, and finance professionals to ensure that all transactions are properly recorded and accounted for.
General accountants may also be tasked with identifying ways to save money or improve efficiency within their organization. This might include recommending new software systems or procedures to streamline the accounting process, suggesting changes to internal policies and procedures, etc.
A general accountant typically needs to have the following:
Education: General accountants need a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. The most common majors for general accountants are accounting, business administration and finance.
Many employers prefer candidates who have a master’s degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in accounting. These programs typically take two years to complete and include courses in accounting, business law, economics, finance, management and taxation.
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