Accounting, A.A.S.

An Accountant examines, analyzes and interprets accounting data for the purpose of giving advice and preparing financial statements. Duties may include performing such activities as recording receipts and disbursements and preparing state and federal reports. The accountant may prepare reports and statements on a computer or manually. Accounting paraprofessionals are the organizations financial record keepers. Responsibilities include updating and maintaining accounting records, processing expenditures, receipts, payables, receivables, and payroll. They may also analyze, verify, prepare and communicate financial information. An accounting paraprofessional monitors and controls various types of electronic data processing equipment used to process accounting data.