CONTRACT ACCOUNTANT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: August 16, 2024 - The Contract Accountant excels in clearly and tactfully communicating complex accounting policies and findings to individuals at various organizational levels. With expertise in generally accepted accounting principles and fund accounting, this professional adeptly prepares precise financial reports under tight deadlines. Adaptability and proficiency in computerized accounting systems enable swift responses to operational changes, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial transactions.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Contract Accountant Resume
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Proficiency
- Budgeting
- Financial Analysis
- Tax Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Account Reconciliation
- ERP Software
- Cost Accounting
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Integrity
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
Summary of Contract Accountant Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Accounting with 3 years of Experience
- Strong Excel skills required
- Prior experience in a high-tech organization with a global reach
- Work on cross-functional teams, as well as work independently
- Attention to detail, accuracy, resourceful, analytical, and follow-through skills
- Complete projects/reports within established deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Work in an ever-changing environment and be self-directed
- A fully or part qualified accountant
- Hit the ground running, with confidence and experience in forensic accounting.
- Demonstrable experience in carrying out work on incomplete records and will have a knowledge of ViewPoint.
2. BS in Finance with 5 years of Experience
- Sound work experience as general accountant (AP, VAT, VIES, Intrastat, other)
- Experience in multinational or a large group of companies will be considered a plus
- Fluency in English and MS Office
- Experience in SAP and strong analytical skills
- Part qualified or studying (AAT, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) or QBE
- Keen interest in understanding business and its contracts and identifying opportunities for improvements
- Previous experience within a business partnering role would be advantageous
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to optimally communicate cross-functionally
- Strong critical reading, interpersonal, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Prior experience working in a multi-functional team environment
- Prior experience reading and interpreting contracts
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Grant administration and knowledge of General Ledger Accounting required
- Experience in computerized accounting processes
3. BA in Economics with 4 years of Experience
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels to explain policies, regulations and procedures, present factors, findings, conclusion, and recommendations in a clear, concise and tactful manner.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Knowledge of fund accounting.
- Strong ability to prepare accounting and financial reports.
- Skill in organizing work and perform timely under pressure of conflicting deadlines.
- Skill to analyze and define problems promptly, identify relevant factors, formulate logical conclusions, and derive solutions to solve problems.
- Flexibility to adjust to abrupt changes in the standard operating procedures.
- Familiarity with electronic data processing and computerized accounting systems.
- Knowledge and experience using a personal computer with Excel, Microsoft Word, and Data Warehouse.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate accounting and financial data.