A chief accountant is responsible for a company’s economic management plans. Your job duties as chief accountant includes overseeing the accounting department, developing financial strategies, making investment decisions, helping company leadership with strategic planning, and making sure the company complies with state and federal financial regulations.

A Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring that accounts and financial records meet established standards and criteria. Your duties include analyzing financial documents, recording and verifying transactions, as well as producing payroll.

Auditors review the accounts of companies and other organizations to ensure their financial records are correct and in line with the law. They could be inspecting the accounts of their own employer or those of another organization, and they can also act in an advisory role to recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.