A Finance Accountant’s job description varies based on the type of employer and their specialty. A well-written Finance Accountant Resume mentions the following core duties and responsibilities – researching financial variances, preparing monthly financial statements, preparing month-end reconciliations, administering financial accounts, cash monitoring, and reconciliations; updating the general ledger and portfolio system accounting, preparing fund and limited partners performance data, assisting with capital calls and distributions to investors, responding to queries relating to financial reports, and preparing internal and external analysis and assisting in the preparation of investor presentation.
Employers prefer to hire those with the following skills and abilities – solid knowledge of accounting and financial practices; exceptional knowledge of statutory and GAAP accounting principles including consolidation; proficiency in using MS Excel, and general ledger; and the ability to review and verify accuracy of data. Eligible resumes include a bachelor’s degree in the field of finance, accounting, or any business majors.