Accountant III Job Description
The following is a full job description for Accountant III. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Accountant III along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Accountant III is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Managerial Accountant III, Cost Accountant III, Project Accountant III, Financial Reporting Accountant III, Tax Accountant III, Production Revenue Accountant III, Accountant V, Accountant I, Accountant II
Requirements and Responsibilities For Accountant III
Maintains financial records and ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded. Ensures the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts and reconciles subsidiary ledger accounts to the general ledger. Prepares complex balance sheets, profit and loss statements and other financial reports. Analyzes current costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses. May guide or review the work of support staff. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.
 
Also referred to as: Financial Accountant III, General Accountant III, Senior Accountant, Senior Financial Accountant, Senior General Ledger Accountant, Staff Accountant III
Similar Jobs:  Managerial Accountant III, Cost Accountant III, Project Accountant III, Financial Reporting Accountant III, Tax Accountant III, Production Revenue Accountant III, Accountant V, Accountant I, Accountant II
Level of Education:  Accountant III Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Accountant III Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Accountant III Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation