ACCOUNTING SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: May 13, 2025 - The Accounting possesses foundational knowledge in accounting principles, is proficient in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and data entry tasks. This position demonstrates strong analytical skills and competency with accounting software, notably Excel and QuickBooks. This role exhibits effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate efficiently within a professional accounting environment.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Accounting Resume
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Payment Posting
  • Deposit Preparation
  • Invoice Processing
  • Journal Entries
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable
  • Credit Reconciliation
  • Month-End Close
  • Financial Reporting
  • Customer Management
  • Insurance Coordination
  • Employee Enrollment
  • Timeclock Review
  • Collection Calls
  • Audit Support
  • Department Coordination
  • Process Improvement
  • Vendor Relations
  • Team Collaboration

Summary of Accounting Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Accounting with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience in working in an A2R team in a multinational Shared Service organization will be an advantage
  • Proven ability to build relationships and trust with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Experience in working with BPCS, Infor M3, Lotus Notes, SharePoint and Microsoft Office will be an advantage
  • Ability to display confidence in dialogues
  • Strong continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
  • Positive attitude, analytical approach with good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to plan work effectively

2. BS in Finance with 3 years of Experience

  • Ability to identify issues and resolve problems
  • Experience with Employee Timesheets
  • Knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Command of Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Experience working in a changing and dynamic environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and listening)
  • Ability in strong analytical, quantitative and social skills
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
  • Top-notch analytical, organizational, and vendor management skills
  • Noteworthy accounting experience, including as a Bookkeeper 
  • Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines

3. BS in Business Administration with 7 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of accounting policies, procedures, controls and systems in a complex hospital environment, and strengths in teaching these concepts/skills to subordinates and others.
  • Technical expertise in accounting, accounts payable and payroll.
  • Knowledge/understanding of financial information systems.
  • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and QuickBooks
  • Knowledge of GAAP, FASB, GASB, and OSHPD required to properly prepare the financial statements
  • Solid analytical and interpretive skills.
  • Skilled communicator, able to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, managers, and other hospital staff
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Skillful in time management
  • Timeliness, accuracy and strength in communicating and interpreting financial information and reports.
  • Ability to work closely with the department Director's institution-wide and establish an environment of trust and service with these constituents.
  • Solid, big-picture perspective, with an ability to pay particular attention to detail.
  • Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and department information
  • Ability to handle shifting priorities and multiple projects independently with personal initiative

4. BS in Economics with 4 years of Experience

  • Strong ability to meet communicated schedules and deadlines
  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with vendors and other employees
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
  • In-depth knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting procedures is a must along with a high degree of concentration
  • Strong knowledge of general accounting principles
  • Good math and computation skills and the ability to identify accounting discrepancies
  • Excellent organizing abilities and administrative skills
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Demonstrated analytical / problem-solving skills
  • Time management and prioritization skills
  • Experience in an accounting department in P&C insurance

5. BA in Accounting with 3 years of Experience

  • Understanding of Payroll systems, preferably PeopleSoft’s Global Payroll module
  • Experience with process optimization initiatives and Six Sigma certifications is desirable.
  • Experience with SAP FI (financial module) is desirable.
  • Ability to analyze data and prepare key information for management using Power BI, Tableau or similar reporting software.
  • Ability to learn and apply new technology quickly and effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows applications, such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, including advanced spreadsheet design and analysis skills.
  • Ability to quickly analyze accounting data structures and data inter-relationships and make recommendations on process, system and control improvements.
  • Excellent judgment and strong communication skills with the ability to prepare, present, and discuss findings verbally and in writing.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and tactfully interact with staff at all levels.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines, and possess attention to detail.
  • Ability to interact appropriately in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with stakeholders and colleagues.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
  • Ability to meet WFA Core Competencies at GF level (given below).

6. BA in Finance with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience in working in/supporting accounting function, particularly with revenue
  • Strong project management skills and passion for/knowledge of accounting and related systems
  • Ability to understand end-to-end processes and what to deploy improved solutions
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and get to a desired course of action
  • Ability to quickly grasp complex system architecture and process flows
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and fluid processes
  • Highly organized and self-directed, with keen attention to detail
  • Experience working in mid-to-large-sized tech or high-growth companies
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings and interact at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving, and data-driven organization
  • Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

7. BA in Business Administration with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience with accounting and reporting systems, preferably an A&E solution such as Unanet, Axium, or Deltek.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger accounts, and bookkeeping processes.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision and have the ability to multitask. 
  • Able to manage own workload and prioritize job tasks.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Knowledge of Bluebeam software
  • Ability to provide and consistently practice excellent Customer Service, both internally and externally.
  • Strong technical aptitude easily adapts to new systems and applications.

8. BS in Management with 3 years of Experience

  • Excellent project management skills
  • Excellent knowledge of the technical requirements of SOX, COSO and PCAOB.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete projects on schedule, within budget
  • Excellent knowledge of audit theory and procedures
  • Excellent knowledge of process flows and controls
  • Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with clients and teammates
  • Ability to strategize and solve problems
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and staff
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and oral)

9. BS in Taxation with 4 years of Experience

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to review complex business operations and develop recommendations
  • Strong problem-solving and operational excellence
  • Excellent communication skills including full working knowledge of written and spoken English
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to learn quickly and work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
  • Experience working with finance or accounting-related products
  • Ability to effectively multitask and work independently
  • Experience working with international teams
  • Experience with a major service ticket or incident management system
  • Experience with the Google Docs suite of products strong asset
  • Experience with corporate treasury, banking systems, and/or SAP
  • Experience with SQL, ABAP, VBA and/or App Script Programming

10. BA in Economics with 2 years of Experience

  • Supervision and team leadership skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, well-organized, and highly accountable.
  • Exceptional analytical insight, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited guidance.
  • Ability to develop time management and priority setting skills required to work in an often ambiguous and constantly changing business environment.
  • Ability to succinctly present complex analysis to all levels within the organization.
  • Experience with SAP
  • Advanced experience in Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint).

11. BA in International Business with 3 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of accounting principles and financial transactions
  • Computer skills including the ability to use MS Excel, MS Outlook, Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Professional
  • Ability to provide word processing and data entry/retrieval
  • Ability to review and analyze data and information from multiple sources
  • Ability to establish case/project files
  • Ability to enter and retrieve data from databases
  • Ability to prepare and format management reports
  • Ability to manipulate, transfer, compute and print information
  • Ability to prepare and correct reports and correspondence using word processing software
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