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Interview Questions Accountant and Finance
Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports
to determine or maintain a record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
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Top Interview question for Accountant and Finance
Attention to Detail
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Describe your process for maintaining accounting accuracy?
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Tell me about a time when you worked in a situation where the rules and guidelines were not clear? How did you react?
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Some people consider themselves to be "big picture people" and others are "detail-oriented". Which are you? Give an example of a time when you displayed this.
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When you have a new problem situation, how do you go about making a decision?
Problem Solving
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You discover a discrepancy between the total assets on a balance sheet and the total liabilities and shareholders' equity. What is your process for investigating this discrepancy?
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How could a business be very profitable yet not have any cash?
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Give me an example and lead me through your decision-making process on financial decisions at work.
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Tell me about a time when you recognized an opportunity when other people were not aware of it? What was the situation? What did you do?
Collaboration and Communication
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How do you answer questions from clients who don't have any background in accounting?
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What challenges have occurred while you were coordinating work with other units, departments, and/or divisions?
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How do you keep your manager informed about what is being done in your work area?
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Tell me about a time you delivered bad news well. Not so well.
Business Savvy and Technology
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How would you describe the role of an accountant within the larger framework of an organization?
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What accounting platforms have you used?
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Have you ever updated an existing platform or implemented a new one?
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How have you helped companies or clients save money or better use their available financial resources?
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What are the drivers of a successful business?
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What do you do when you have a tight deadline and multiple accounting projects to finish?
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How well has your business/facility/group performed? How did you contribute to this?
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What do you do to make sure you maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting software and practices?
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