GENERAL ACCOUNTANT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Apr 04, 2025 - The General Accountant excels in organizing diversified fiscal operations and developing financial systems. This role conducts accounting-related analyses and prioritizes tasks to meet stringent deadlines and demonstrates exceptional problem-solving capabilities. This position possesses comprehensive knowledge in GAAP, GASB, and auditing standards, along with proficiency in common desktop/web applications, ensuring adherence to policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout General Accountant Resume
  • Financial Reporting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Audit Support
  • Tax Compliance
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Accounts Payable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Financial Analysis
  • General Ledger Management
  • Month-End Close
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Process Improvement
  • Confidentiality
  • Problem Analysis
  • Discrepancy Resolution
  • Collaboration
  • Process Development
  • Risk Management

Summary of General Accountant Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BS in Accounting with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience in audit engagements
  • Experience in industry or practice
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of pertinent hotel data
  • Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and theories
  • Knowledge of complex investments, issued debt and derivatives is preferred.
  • Knowledge of mortgage loan accounting is preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with MS Office products and accounting software applications. 
  • Knowledge of appropriate internal controls.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and operate all types of office equipment.

2. BA in Finance with 3 years of Experience

  • Knowledge of business and accounting processes.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Hands-on knowledge of accounting software required (SAGE preferred).
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, tasks, and assignments.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated skills in matters related to accounting and financial policies, procedures, and reporting
  • Experience or familiarity in a post-secondary environment and/or non-profit
  • Ability to provide clear and pleasant telephone communication
  • Ability to remain stationary at the assigned post for extended periods of time
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, and collaborative (team) environment
  • Strong discipline for ensuring financial activities meet established accounting standards and internal controls

3. BS in Business Administration with 4 years of Experience

  • Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communication skills
  • Able to effectively work with new and changing situations including new industry regulations
  • Capable of presenting results to senior management
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with internal financial, external audit & tax, and business partners
  • Experience in resolving projects and assignments
  • Able to handle and safeguard confidential information
  • Experience in manufacturing and industrial companies
  • Experience with consolidation logic and system requirements
  • Experience with Hyperion &/or Oracle
  • Experience with audit or tax

4. BA in Economics with 3 years of Experience

  • Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
  • Experience with general ledger functions
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate in both Chinese & English effectively on the phone, in person, and in writing.
  • Solid knowledge of IFRS and PRC GAAP, strong understanding of financial statements and financial systems.
  • Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
  • Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
  • Sound knowledge of UC policies and procedures. 
  • Experience working in a regulated environment with limited resources. 
  • Knowledge of UCI financial systems, UCOP financial systems and sub-systems.
  • Skill to interpret accounting, campus policies and procedures that may be complex or incompletely stated.

5. BS in Management Information Systems with 4 years of Experience

  • Skill in proposal development, program evaluation, and research methodologies. 
  • Skill to organize and carry out a diversified fiscal closing operation and financial systems development.
  • Ability to independently gather, organize, and perform accounting-related analysis to complete work assignments. 
  • Skills to assign priorities in order to complete work in a timely manner under tight deadlines and when there are changes in workload and/assignments. 
  • Skill to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people at all levels in order to explain policies and procedures, present facts, findings, conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely. 
  • Knowledge of common desktop/web applications. 
  • Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices, e.g., GAAP, GASB and SAS. 
  • Knowledge of analytical procedures used in accounting projects of moderate to semi-complex scope. 
  • Excellent skill to define problems promptly, identify relevant factors, formulate logical conclusions, and come up with solutions to solve problems. 
  • Knowledge of accounting functions and assignments. 
  • Knowledge of financial transactions and systems, as well as related policy, accounting, and regulatory compliance requirements. 

6. BA in Business Economics with 3 years of Experience

  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Deep understanding of Accounting software and systems
  • Strong understanding of Accounting principles and double-entry accounting
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent client relations and management skills
  • Strong organisational skills, flexibility, and athe bility to multitask
  • Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Project
  • Experience working in the building and construction industry
  • Ability to multitask and attention to detail are critical.
  • Experience in general accounting and administration support.