Overview
Account Officer job description
- The main goal of an Account Officer is to manage a company’s financial records, though an organization’s size and specific industry may affect their general duties and responsibilities. Some of their common daily tasks include:
- Creating and processing invoices
Cross-checking invoices with payments and expenses to ensure accuracy
Managing a company’s accounts payable and receivable
Sending bills and invoices to clients
Tracking organization expenses
Processing refunds
Working with collection agencies on overdue payments
Communicating with clients regarding billing and payments
Account Officer skills and qualifications
An Account Officer should have the following skills and qualifications in order to handle their job duties effectively:
- Adept computer skills and proficiency using programs like QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
Advanced math skills to keep accurate records and supervise the bookkeeping of an organization
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact regularly with clients regarding sensitive topics like billing and payments
Excellent organization skills for maintaining clear, accurate and meticulous financial records for a company
Attention to detail for ensuring the accuracy of a company’s records and invoices
Multitasking in order to successfully handle multiple accounts, invoices and payments at various stages of execution
Excellent efficiency for handling any accounting issues quickly with minimal interference