Accountants and Auditors
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
64 alternate job titles:
Account Auditor
Accountant
Accounting Associate
Accounting Auditor
Accounting Consultant
Accounting Methods Analyst
Accounting Officer
Accounting Systems Analyst
Asset Analyst
Audit Associate
Audit Partner
Auditor
Auditor-In-Charge
Bank Accountant
Budget Accountant
Bursar
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
City Auditor
Compliance Analyst
Compliance Auditor
Compliance Coordinator
Corporate Accountant
Cost Accountant
County Auditor
Data Processing Auditor
Field Auditor
Finance Business Partner
Financial Accountant
Financial Auditor
Financial Systems Analyst
Forensic Accountant
Fund Accountant
General Accountant
General Ledger Accountant
Industrial Accountant
Information Systems Auditor
Insurance Auditor
Internal Auditor
Inventory Accountant
Inventory Auditor
Medical Accountant
Medical Auditor
Mutual Fund Accountant
Payroll Analyst
Payroll Auditor
Project Accountant
Property Accountant
Public Accountant
Quality Control Auditor
Railroad Accountant
Railroad Auditor
Revenue Accountant
Revenue Audit Clerk
Revenue Tax Specialist
Staff Accountant
Staff Auditor
Tax Accountant
Tax Associate
Tax Auditor
Tax Professional
Tax Specialist
Traveling Accountant
Traveling Auditor
Traveling Repair Accountant
Salary Information
Accountants and Auditors: $81,680 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets. | General |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Advise others on financial matters. | General |
| Collect evidence for legal proceedings. | General |
| Investigate legal issues. | General |
| Examine financial records. | General |
| Oversee business processes. | General |
| Examine financial records or processes. | General |
| Verify accuracy of records. | General |
| Prepare financial documents. | General |
| Conduct financial or regulatory audits. | General |
| Verify accuracy of financial information. | General |
| Calculate tax information. | General |
| Advise others on human resources topics. | General |
| Prepare operational budgets. | General |
| Pay charges, fees, or taxes. | General |
| Report information to managers or other personnel. | Management |
| Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers. | Management |
| Coordinate regulatory documentation activities. | Management |
| Analyze business or financial data. | Analysis |
| Analyze financial information. | Analysis |
| Assess financial status of clients. | Analysis |
| Evaluate effectiveness of personnel policies or practices. | Analysis |
| Analyze budgetary or accounting data. | Analysis |
| Develop business or financial information systems. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Google Sheets | Spreadsheet software |
| IBM SPSS Statistics | Analytical or scientific software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| R | Object or component oriented development software |
| SAP Concur | Accounting software |
| SAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Salesforce software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Swift | Object or component oriented development software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| Workday software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Accounting software | Accounting software |
| 1099 ProsSoftware | Tax preparation software |
| ACCUCert | Compliance software |
| ACL Audit Exchange | Analytical or scientific software |
| ACL Business Assurance Analytics | Financial analysis software |
| ADP Workforce Now | Human resources software |
| ATX Total Accounting Office | Accounting software |
| ATX Total Engagement Office | Accounting software |
| ATX Total Tax Office | Tax preparation software |
| Abacus Tax | Tax preparation software |
| Accountants Templates JAZZ-It! | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Accounting compliance software | Compliance software |
| Accounting fraud detection software | Financial analysis software |
| Accounts payable software | Accounting software |
| Accounts receivable software | Accounting software |
| Accurate NXG | Accounting software |
| AcornSystems Corporate Performance Management | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| AcorynSystems Activity Based Costing/Management ABC/M | Accounting software |
| AdaptaSoft CyberPay | Accounting software |
| Advanced Micro Systems 1099-Etc | Tax preparation software |
| American Riviera Magtax | Tax preparation software |
| Arbutus Analyzer | Analytical or scientific software |
| Asset management software | Inventory management software |
| Audit management software | Financial analysis software |
| Audit planning and control environment software | Financial analysis software |
| AuditWare CaseWare Examiner | Financial analysis software |
| AuditWare financial reporting and auditing software | Financial analysis software |
| Automated auditors fraud detector software | Financial analysis software |
| Automation Counselors municiPAL | Accounting software |
| Avalara AvaTax ST | Tax preparation software |
| BNA Corporate Tax Audit Analyzer | Financial analysis software |
| BNA Estate and Gift Tax Suite | Tax preparation software |
| BNA Income Tax Planning Solutions | Tax preparation software |
| BNA Sales and Use Tax Rates and Forms | Tax preparation software |
| Best MIP Fund Accounting | Accounting software |
| Bi3 Audit Intelligence | Compliance software |
| Bi3 Financial Statement Fraud Analysis | Financial analysis software |
| Billing software | Accounting software |
| BizBench | Financial analysis software |
| Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Brentmark Estate Planning Quickview | Financial analysis software |
| CCH ProSystem fx TAX | Tax preparation software |
| CCIS AccountAbility | Accounting software |
| CPSI EHR System | Human resources software |
| CYMA IV Accounting for Windows | Accounting software |
| Cammack Computations Inter-Est | Financial analysis software |
| Cartesis ES Magnitude | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Cartesis Magnitude iAnalysis | Financial analysis software |
| CaseWare International IDEA | Financial analysis software |
| CaseWare International IDEA SmartAnalyzer | Financial analysis software |
| CaseWare Working Papers | Financial analysis software |
| CashFlow Guardian | Financial analysis software |
| Cebos MQ1 Audit System | Financial analysis software |
| Choice Technologies PowerBill + | Financial analysis software |
| Client billing software | Accounting software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Corporate Responsibility System Technologies Limited Compliance Positioning System | Compliance software |
| Cost accounting software | Accounting software |
| Creative Solutions UltraTax 1040 | Tax preparation software |
| D'Arcangelo Galileo | Financial analysis software |
| Datavantage | Financial analysis software |
| Delphi Technology | Financial analysis software |
| Digital analysis tests and statistics DATAS for Excel | Financial analysis software |
| Digital analysis tests and statistics DATAS for SAS | Financial analysis software |
| Document management system software | Document management software |
| Eko | Desktop communications software |
| Estate planning software | Financial analysis software |
| Evron Computer Systems SAGE PFW (Platinum For Windows) | Accounting software |
| Exact Software Macola ES | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| FRx Software Microsoft FRx | Accounting software |
| Financial Competence | Financial analysis software |
| Financial reporting software | Accounting software |
| Financial statement software | Accounting software |
| Fixed-assets depreciation software | Financial analysis software |
| Fund accounting software | Accounting software |
| General ledger software | Accounting software |
| Google Slides | Presentation software |
| Guidance Software EnCase Enterprise | Analytical or scientific software |
| H&R Block Tax | Tax preparation software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| Heron CrossTie General Ledger | Accounting software |
| Human resource management software HRMS | Human resources software |
| IAD Audit Leverage | Financial analysis software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| IBM Power Systems software | Enterprise system management software |
| IDMS Account Ability | Tax preparation software |
| Income tax return preparation software | Tax preparation software |
| InformationActive ActiveData for Excel | Financial analysis software |
| Intellitax financial solutions software | Tax preparation software |
| Internal audit software | Financial analysis software |
| Intrax ProcedureNet | Compliance software |
| Intuit Lacerte | Tax preparation software |
| Intuit ProSeries | Tax preparation software |
| Intuit TurboTax | Tax preparation software |
| Invoice software | Accounting software |
| Iron Mountain Accutrac records management software | Document management software |
| KPB Associates TaxStream | Tax preparation software |
| Kirix ProffiPoint | Financial analysis software |
| Lawson ERP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Lead Activity Analyzer | Accounting software |
| Lead Business Analyzer | Accounting software |
| LexisNexis | Information retrieval or search software |
| Lumigent Entegra | Compliance software |
| MRO Audit Tracker | Financial analysis software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| MethodWare ProAudit Advisor | Financial analysis software |
| Micronetics Xpert Write-up | Accounting software |
| Microsoft Dynamics GP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Dynamics NAV | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Dynamics SL | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft FRx | Financial analysis software |
| Microsoft OneNote | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Publisher | Desktop publishing software |
| Microsoft Works | Office suite software |
| Multiview Accounts Receivable | Accounting software |
| NetSuite ERP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| New Millennium Communications Genesis Accounting | Accounting software |
| NewPortWave Year End Solutions | Tax preparation software |
| NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| OSI TrustWise | Financial analysis software |
| OmniRIM Records Management Suite | Document management software |
| Oracle E-Business Suite Financials | Financial analysis software |
| Oracle Fusion Applications | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle Hyperion | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft Financials | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| PROPHIX Enterprise | Accounting software |
| Paisley AutoAudit | Financial analysis software |
| Paisley Cardmap | Compliance software |
| Paisley Focus Control Assurance | Compliance software |
| Paisley IssueTrack | Financial analysis software |
| Paisley RiskNavigator | Compliance software |
| Palisade @Risk | Financial analysis software |
| Payroll software | Time accounting software |
| Pentana audit work system PAWS | Financial analysis software |
| Pleier Audit Management System | Financial analysis software |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers TeamMate | Financial analysis software |
| Pro Systems Client Write-Up System for Windows | Accounting software |
| Profit Developers Electronic File Interchange | Accounting software |
| RSM McGladrey Advanced Practice Solutions Paperless Audit | Financial analysis software |
| RSM McGladrey Auditor Assistant | Financial analysis software |
| Recovery audit software | Financial analysis software |
| Roundtable Software Advantage Accounting System | Accounting software |
| SAP Business Objects | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator | Enterprise application integration software |
| Sage 50 Accounting | Accounting software |
| Sage BusinessWorks | Accounting software |
| Sage CPAAccounts Payable | Accounting software |
| Sage CPAAccounts Receivable | Accounting software |
| Sage CPAClient Checkbook | Accounting software |
| Sage CPADocument Manager | Document management software |
| Sage EDP Payroll Tax | Compliance software |
| Sage ERP Accpac | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Sage HRMS | Human resources software |
| Sage HandiSoft HandiLedger | Compliance software |
| Sage MAS 200 ERP | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Sage MAS 500 | Financial analysis software |
| Sage Platinum for Windows PFW | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Sageworks ProfitCents | Accounting software |
| Sampson Data Pattern Index software | Financial analysis software |
| Softrax Revenue Management | Accounting software |
| Solutions Technology & Software HR Premier | Financial analysis software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Star Software Fixed Asset Depreciation | Financial analysis software |
| Star Software Materiality Calculator | Financial analysis software |
| Summit Software Summit Biofuels Accounting | Accounting software |
| Sync Essentials Trade Accountant | Financial analysis software |
| Tax compliance property tax management software | Compliance software |
| Tax software | Accounting software |
| TechSmith Camtasia | Video creation and editing software |
| Thomson Creative Solutions Engagement CS | Financial analysis software |
| Thomson Creative Solutions Financial Analysis CS | Financial analysis software |
| Thomson GoSystem Tax | Tax preparation software |
| Thomson PPC e-Tools Suite | Financial analysis software |
| TimeValue software | Financial analysis software |
| TopCAATs | Financial analysis software |
| TrendTracker Compliance Solution | Compliance software |
| Tropics workers' compensation software | Financial analysis software |
| Tumbleweed SecureTransport | Transaction server software |
| UA Business Software Professional Edition | Accounting software |
| Universal Tax Systems TaxWise | Tax preparation software |
| WizSoft WizRule | Analytical or scientific software |
| WorkForce Software EmpCenter Time and Attendance | Time accounting software |
| eXtensible Business Reporting Language XBRL | Development environment software |
| Alteryx software | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base user interface and query software |
| Oracle Database | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Tableau | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Teradata Database | Data base management system software |
| Yardi software | Data base user interface and query software |
| ADP Super Report Writer | Data base reporting software |
| Apache Solr | Data base management system software |
| Best Software CPAPayroll | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data extraction software | Data mining software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| IBM Cognos Impromptu | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Practice management software PMS | Data base user interface and query software |
| Qlik Tech QlikView | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| SAP Crystal Reports | Data base reporting software |
| Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate | Data base user interface and query software |
| Thomson Reuters Risk Management | Risk management data and analysis software |
| WizSoft WizWhy | Data mining software |
| Yardi Systems Yardi Enterprise | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| API Certified Auditor Professional | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor | Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation | Not Available |
| Accredited Estate Planner | National Association of Estate Planners & Councils | Not Available |
| Accredited Financial Examiner - Financial Analyst | Society of Financial Examiners | Not Available |
| Accredited In Business Appraisal Review | National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts | Not Available |
| Accredited Insurance Examiner | Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society | Not Available |
| Accredited Management Accountant | American Academy of Financial Management | Not Available |
| Accredited Tax Preparer | Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation | Not Available |
| Accredited in Business Valuation | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Not Available |
| Anti-Bribery Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Associate in Insurance Accounting and Finance | The Institutes | Not Available |
| Associate in Premium Auditing | The Institutes | Not Available |
| Associate in Regulation and Compliance | The Institutes | Not Available |
| Associate in Risk Management | The Institutes | Not Available |
| Associate in Risk Management for Public Entities | The Institutes | Not Available |
| Associate, Secure Retirement Institute | LOMA | Not Available |
| Auditor Q1 | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Automated Examination Specialists | Society of Financial Examiners | Not Available |
| CUNA Credit Union HR Compliance Professional | Credit Union National Association | Not Available |
| Certification in Distressed Business Valuation | Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors | Not Available |
| Certification in Risk Management Assurance | Institute of Internal Auditors | Not Available |
| Certified Biomedical Auditor | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Business Continuity Lead Auditor | DRI International | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Financial Auditor | American Association of Medical Audit Specialists | Not Available |
| Certified Community Bank Auditor | Independent Community Bankers of America | Not Available |
| Certified Credit Union Internal Auditor | Credit Union National Association | Not Available |
| Certified Divorce Financial Analyst | Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts | Not Available |
| Certified Energy Auditor | Association of Energy Engineers | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Management Systems Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Certified Financial Examiner | Society of Financial Examiners | Not Available |
| Certified Financial Risk Manager | Global Association of Risk Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Food Safety Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Certified Fraud Examiner | Association of Certified Fraud Examiners | Not Available |
| Certified HACCP Auditor | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive | Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified IRB Professional | Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research | Not Available |
| Certified Income Specialist | Institute of Business & Finance | Not Available |
| Certified Information Technology Professional | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Not Available |
| Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor | Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors | Not Available |
| Certified Insurance Examiner | Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society | Not Available |
| Certified Internal Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Certified International Tax Analyst | American Academy of Financial Management | Not Available |
| Certified Management Accountant | The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Device Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Certified Medical Device Single Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor | Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors | Not Available |
| Certified Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Certified Outsourcing Specialist: Finance and Accounting | International Association of Outsourcing Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Process Safety Management Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Medical Auditor | American Academy of Professional Coders | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Property Specialist | National Property Management Association, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Public Accountant | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Not Available |
| Certified Quality Auditor | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager | American Bankers Association | Not Available |
| Certified Responsible Care Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Certified Revenue Management Executive | Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International | Not Available |
| Certified Risk Manager | The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research | Not Available |
| Certified Treasury Professional | Association for Financial Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Valuation Analyst | National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts | Not Available |
| Certified Water Quality Management System Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Certified in Financial Forensics | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Not Available |
| Certified in Hospitality Business Acumen | Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International | Not Available |
| Credit Union Compliance Expert | Credit Union National Association | Not Available |
| FITSP-Auditor | Federal IT Security Institute | Not Available |
| FITSP-Designer | Federal IT Security Institute | Not Available |
| FITSP-Manager | Federal IT Security Institute | Not Available |
| FITSP-Operator | Federal IT Security Institute | Not Available |
| Forensic Certified Public Accountant | Forensic CPA Society | Not Available |
| GIAC Assessing and Auditing Wireless Networks | Global Information Assurance Certification | Not Available |
| Global Remuneration Professional | WorldatWork | Not Available |
| IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Blockchain Platform V2 | IBM Corporation | Not Available |
| Internal Auditor Q2 | American Petroleum Institute | Not Available |
| Oracle Accounting Hub Cloud 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Financials Cloud: General Ledger 2019 Implementation Essentials | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Financials Cloud: General Ledger 2021 Implementation Essentials | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Financials Cloud: Payables 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Financials Cloud: Receivables 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Fusion Financials: Accounts Receivable 2019 Essentials | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11 Essentials | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| PeopleSoft 9.2 Financials Implementation Essentials | Oracle Corporation | Not Available |
| Personal Financial Specialist | American Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Not Available |
| Quality Management System Auditor | Exemplar Global | Not Available |
| Registered Business Analyst | American Academy of Financial Management | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting with SAP ERP 6.0 EhP7 | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
| SAP Certified Application Associate - Management Accounting with SAP ERP 6.0 EhP7 | SAP America, Inc. | Not Available |
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