Skill/Specialty | Number of People | 0 | 120 | 240 | 360 |
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| Accounting | 356 | ||||
| Microsoft Excel | 225 | ||||
| Accounts Payable | 193 | ||||
| Financial Analysis | 145 | ||||
| Accounts Receivable | 144 | ||||
| Payroll Administration | 132 | ||||
| Quickbooks | 99 | ||||
 Country: United States | Updated: 31 Jan 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,643 | |||||
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People with the job title Accountant typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.
Compile data, compute fees and charges, and prepare invoices for billing purposes. Duties include computing costs and calculating rates for goods, services, and shipment of goods; posting data; and keeping other relevant records. May involve use of computer or typewriter, calculator, and adding and bookkeeping machines.
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