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