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Accountant Job Description Template | Sample

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Updated May 28, 2026

An accountant, also known as a “CPA” (certified public account), is a professionally licensed individual to practice proper accounting methods. The job description is to advertise an open position for an account by including the type of accounting involved and any position requirements.

Salary (Median Pay)

For accountants and auditors.[1]

  • Salary: $73,560/yr
  • Hourly Rate: $35.37/hr

By Type (5)

Cost

Forensic

Investment

Project

Staff

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviewing financial information;
  • Preparing and filing taxes;
  • Profit and loss statements;
  • Expense tracking;
  • Quarterly and annual reports;
  • Handling or delegating bookkeeping items;
  • Publishing reports; and
  • Audit-related tasks.

Qualifications

  • Registered CPA (or has passed the national test and seeking experience);
  • Bachelor’s degree;
  • Experience with tax software (such as QuickBooks, MS Office, etc.);
  • Ability to create spreadsheets and publish reports;
  • Can work during hectic periods (tax season); and
  • Auditing experience.

How to Become a CPA (4 steps)

1. Bachelor’s Degree

Four years in higher education with the State minimum requirement for accounting and business credits.

2. Pass the National Test

Apply for the State Boards.

3. Get Experience

Most states will require at least two years’ experience.

4. Pass the Professional Ethics Exam

This is either provided by the State Board or the AICPA.

Sources

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)