What are some methods you use to self-review your work?
The interviewer is trying to evaluate your ability to check your own work and, as a result, save your manager precious time by catching mistakes before they reach his or her desk. Give specific examples of procedures you have implemented in previous roles to catch mistakes.
"Being able to self-review my work and catch mistakes is something I take very seriously. A bookkeeper spends a lot of time in the details, so it is sometimes difficult to catch errors. Given this, I implement checklists that require me to tie out balances, subtotal transactions, and other to-dos before I move forward in the close process. In a way, I am auditing my work to catch any mistakes or errors. This not only saves me time in the long run, but also saves my manager time as there is less back and forth resolving issues."
I take my work very seriously. I am a perfectionist. I pay high attention to detail, so I review my work periodically as I complete the task and then once again when the task is complete. I know it may seem a bit time-consuming to do things that way, but I believe accuracy is most important.
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Anonymous Answer
While I always double-check my work, there are some errors that may require several steps to resolve.
With a process in place, I have been able to identify errors when preparing financial statements.
Accounting is primarily concerned with ensuring accurate financial statements.
Marcie's Feedback
What is that process? Can you talk more about the steps it includes and how you developed it? Include an example of a time when you used that process to catch an error that benefited the company. The more details you can include, the better! Good job!
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