All about the profession of an accountant

Currently, any enterprise cannot fully function without an accountant. At the same time, not one specialist accountant can work in the company, but several employees of this profile. It depends on the specialization and size of production. In our article we will analyze the features of the profession and job descriptions of the accountant for implementation.

A sales accountant is a specialist who works for companies operating in the field of trade. At the same time, depending on the size of the company, a professional may be assigned various scope of functions:

• in large companies, it is customary to hire one accountant per work area;
• if the company is small, then the functions of an accountant for the implementation can be performed by one universal specialist.

Before you get a job as a sales accountant, it is important to familiarize yourself with the document on the basis of which the specialist’s activities are carried out. This document is called Job Description. This manual spells out the entire functionality of the employee: what he does daily, what his role in the enterprise is. Combine your skills, abilities and knowledge with the prescribed responsibilities to make sure that you really can effectively and successfully carry out your work.

The basic responsibilities of an accountant for the implementation include:

• direct accounting and analysis at a controlled enterprise;
• participation in the creation, organization and planning of events stimulating the competent use of available money and resources;
• the exercise of the control function over the filling and drafting of primary documents (for example, invoices, sales receipts and other accountable documents);
• calculation of the cost of production;
• search for sources of financial loss;
• professional interaction with management, creditors, colleagues, investors;
• development of charts of accounts and forms of primary documents.

It should be borne in mind that although the job description is a standardized document, each individual employer can make its own changes and additions to it. That is why the responsibilities of the accountant for implementation may change.

The specialist must be able to quickly adapt to changing external conditions. In addition, for failure to perform direct duties, the job description provides for liability. The accountant for the implementation may be subject not only to disciplinary or administrative liability, but also to criminal.

In order for a specialist to be able to effectively carry out his work functions, he must meet a number of requirements. At the same time, employers pay attention not only to professional abilities, skills and knowledge, but also to the personality characteristics of the specialist.

First of all, the applicant should understand that he can apply for the position of sales accountant only if he has the appropriate education. Depending on the specific place of work and the wishes of the employer, secondary vocational or higher education may be required. In some cases, specialized courses are suitable.

However, formal diplomas are not enough. Applicants for the position must have theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Among them, the most important are:

• knowledge of regulatory documents, laws and regulations that govern the professional activities of an accountant, as well as activities for the sale of various products;
• knowledge and ability to use specialized accounting computer programs (for example, 1C);
• the ability to properly organize the workflow process at the enterprise;
• knowledge of labor legislation, rules and standards of labor protection;
• ability to put into practice advanced foreign and domestic experience.

And also in the description of the job of an accountant for implementation, you can see the requirements in relation to the personal characteristics of the applicant. For example, a specialist should have the following qualities:

• responsibility;
• discipline;
• attention to details;
• punctuality;
• sociability;
• analytical thinking;
• ability to perform routine work;
• desire for self-improvement;
• the ability to make decisions in stressful situations and, of course, be prepared to bear responsibility for them in the future;
• stress resistance.