A financial accountant has different responsibilities from that of a public accountant. Notably, most financial accountants work directly for organizations such as performing internal duties related to finance. On the other hand, certified public accountants (CPAs) work for themselves or other accounting firms as well as performing contracted projects in various organizations.  Equally, financial accountants are ordinary employees who perform their duties during regular hours in one firm only. Usually, they prepare internal financial statements and perform managerial responsibilities as well as actively contributing to the organizational operations and plans.

Review of Financial Records and Transactions

Usually, financial accountants in smaller organizations will physically carry out transactions to the books and records. However, on various occasions, other employees in the organization record the operations as the financial accountants review the accuracy for proper account postings. The accountant examines the actual transactions posted over a certain period then reviews the books and records to ensure it accurately reflects the operational outcomes of the organization.

Report to Senior Management

Reporting to senior management is one of the crucial responsibilities for all financial accountants. In addition to financial statements, these employees generate financial reports regarding all the transactions in an organization. Notably, the announcements contain economic evaluation on the data shown in the documents. The accountants achieve this by using graphs and text chronicles to supplement the reported numbers.

Advise Management

Once the accountant finishes reviewing and analyzing the organization’s books and records, he or she gives feedback and advises the managerial team. The recommendations are offered in relations to the cash flows, asset quality, liability position, and revenue as well as expenditure issue. Notably, experienced financial accountants provide advice on the situation and use of the organization’s resources, updates the budget and outcomes of the projections in the business plan as well as update new financial information that could affect organizational policies.

Tax Issues

Notably, financial accountants are experts on local, state and federal taxes that apply to businesses both large and small. The tax advice to the administration includes endorsing action plans that will reduce the tax liability, deferred tax or free tax investments, non-taxable asset substitutions, and cash flow planning. It ensures that the company remains updated on tax filing and payments dates. Lastly, they prepare all tax forms, reports, and review the work of other employees to ensure that all tax filings are correct and timely.