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In an accountant interview, employers ask questions to determine your ability to follow financial best practices, maximize profit, and prepare financial reports. Expect the interviewer to ask questions about skills vital to the role of an accountant, including software proficiency, data analysis, communication, and business acumen. The interviewer may also ask you to describe your experience in specific areas, including payroll, auditing, billing, and trend analysis.

Top Accountant Interview Questions & How to Answer

Question 1

Question #1: Which accounting software packages are you comfortable using?

How to answer
How to answer: This question allows the interviewer to understand your familiarity with accounting software and determine how much on-the-job training you will need. Discuss software packages you have used, including your years of experience and how you used each package. Include any formal training you have received in accounting software.
Question 2

Question #2: What are the common financial statements used in accounting?

How to answer
How to answer: Interviewers use questions such as this to test your technical expertise. In this case, define and discuss the three key statements used by all accountants, including balance sheets, cash flow statements, and income statements. Define and discuss each statement's characteristics and how accountants use them on the job.
Question 3

Question #3: How would you explain a complicated accounting process or report to someone outside of the accounting team?

How to answer
How to answer: This question will demonstrate your ability to communicate complicated financial information to co-workers in other departments, such as information technology and human resources. Describe the interpersonal and written communication strategies you have used with non-accounting co-workers and clients.

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Where do you see yourself five years from now? This question is one of the most difficult and stressful ones for me face. "In five years I hope to be working with an employer in an increasingly responsible position, that enables me to utilize my talents and work closely with my colleagues in solving important problems. I see myself taking on new and exciting challenges in an enjoyable environment and hopefully this will be with your company."
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Assistant Accountant

Interviewed at Liberty Oil Mills

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Jan 2, 2014

Where do you see yourself five years from now? This question is one of the most difficult and stressful ones for me face. "In five years I hope to be working with an employer in an increasingly responsible position, that enables me to utilize my talents and work closely with my colleagues in solving important problems. I see myself taking on new and exciting challenges in an enjoyable environment and hopefully this will be with your company."

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