Staff Accountant Interview Questions
Go Back1. Give me examples of the accounting reports you have prepared.
2. If I gave you a ten key pad, and a list of numbers, could you enter them in without looking at the key pad?
3. How proficient are you with Excel?
4. Why have you chosen a career in accounting?
5. Give us an example of how you have used your creativity to solve a problem on the job.
6. If hired, how do you intend on making a difference with our company?
7. What accounting software packages have you used?
8. Are you detail oriented?
9. What kinds of management reports have you prepared?
10. How much money have you saved the company and how did you do this?
11. How would your former employer describe you?
12. What cost-cutting measures have you been responsible for implementing?
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
14. What do you consider to be the biggest challenge facing the accounting profession today?
15. Are you willing to work overtime, nights, weekends?
16. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the different accounting packages you have used.
17. How do you handle stressful situations?
18. Do you work well under pressure?
19. What work objectives did you set for this year and what steps have you taken to ensure you will achieve them?
20. How do you prioritize your work?
21. How have you implemented recent tax changes in your company?
22. What is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to improve it?
23. What is your greatest strength? How does it help you as an Accountant?
24. What are your career goals?
25. Why are you the best accountant for us?
26. What motivates you to perform your best?
27. Tell me about a suggestion or successful contribution you have made in your past job or in college?
28. What do you know about our company?