Accountants are required to perform accounting tasks for companies or individuals. Their duties are related to taxes, financial records, and the issue of financial reports. They keep various types of financial records including accounts payable, payroll information, retail sales, accounts receivable, and information related to investments of an organization. These professionals also perform internal audits in order to make sure that financial records of a company are accurate.

Accountants usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Creating reports.
• Reviewing financial records.
• Helping clients to create budgets.
• Coordinating the implementation of financial regulations.
• Dealing with accounting irregularities.

• Being able to work under pressure.
• Having communication skills.
• Being reliable and trustworthy.
• Having problem-solving skills.
• Being able to work with a team.
• Having high attention to details.
• Being self-motivated.
• Having supervisory skills.
• Having organizational skills.
• Having knowledge of relevant accounting software.

Accountant jobs demand applicants having an Accounting Diploma or Degree, such as Bachelor´s Degrees. In order to get better job opportunities, candidates are encouraged to also have a Master´s Degree in this same field. Once hired, professionals receive on-the-job training programs to obtain suitable skills and knowledge for this work. There are different types of accounting careers including management accounting, auditor accounting, public accounting, and government accounting. People working on this field can also obtain a certification from the State Board of Accountancy to be Certified Public Accountants. Applicants for this qualification must meet some required guidelines by their individual state and pass a national test.