Financial Accountant Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Financial Accountant includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Conducting internal audits.
  • Monitoring and reporting on accounting inconsistencies.
  • Keeping up-to-date with financial policies, practices, and regulations.
  • Complying with state and federal tax regulations.
  • Overseeing tax payments.
  • Preparing budgets for the organization.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Financial Accountant duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Financial Accountant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.