If you are looking for work, you have probably come across numerous classifieds looking for the right people who will meet the requirements of the post employers would want to be filled in.

Of the numerous posts available, you probably have encountered vacancies for accountants, specifically for staff accountants.  Is there a difference between “accountants” and “staff accountants?”  Perhaps the best way to distinguish the two is an “accountant” is any person who is practicing the profession either in a public office or a private firm.  A “staff accountant” is a person doing the accountant's work in an accounting firm.  It's actually the title of the position especially in large organizations. 

If you are interested in the post, you have to make sure you meet the staff accountant job description requirements first.  Aside from being able to practice the basic responsibilities of an accountant, there are other duties and responsibilities that are found in a staff accountant job description. 

Generally speaking, a staff accountant job description entails being responsible for rendering administrative duties given to the clients of the accounting firm, which includes service coordination and overall support for all administrative and even operational needs of the firm.

Specific duties included in the staff accountant job description are detailed bookkeeping for cash flows, payments and periodic account reconciliation.  Part of this task entails detailed analysis of cash flows, comprehensive balance sheets and complete income statements for the clients.   A staff accountant is also expected to assist in tax computations for the clients, if needed.

There are specific knowledge and skills that are included in the staff accountant job description that will help the person deliver what is expected.  It is critical that a candidate must have very good communication skills, very proficient in using Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point and even Access as well as common accounting and bookkeeping software such as Quickbooks. 

All reports are expected to be nothing less but thorough.  Hence, keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills are also critical.  The candidate must have strong stress and time management skills because one would usually handle multiple projects at the same time and one must know to prioritize to meet timelines.  Staff accountants are not to stay behind their desks all the time.  Being part of an organization , they must also have good interpersonal skills, a team player and is able to carry himself professionally among his colleagues.

If you think you meet all the above requirements, don't wait any further.  Apply for the post now!