Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling transactions; resolving discrepancies Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts; preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries Summarizes financial status by collecting information; preparing Balance sheet, profit and loss, and other statements. Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers Assist with tax audits and tax returns Support month-end and year-end close process Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures