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Entry Level Accountant Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Entry Level Accountant interview, here are 25 interview questions and answer examples.

Entry Level Accountant was written by on March 1st, 2021. Learn more here.

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What steps do you take to ensure there aren't any mistakes in 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.

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25 Entry Level Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

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  • Behavioral

    1. What steps do you take to ensure there aren't any mistakes in your work?

  • Behavioral

    2. Why do you want to work for XYZ Corporation?

  • Behavioral

    3. How do you stay up to date on the latest accounting trends?

  • Behavioral

    4. Where do you see yourself in five years?

  • Behavioral

    5. What qualities or skills do you believe make a good accountant?

  • Behavioral

    6. How would you handle working in a remote or hybrid environment?

  • Behavioral

    7. What does being a team player mean to you as it relates to accounting and finance?

  • Behavioral

    8. Are you willing to work additional hours as needed?

  • Behavioral

    9. How would you show professionalism in the workplace?

  • Behavioral

    10. Why do you want to be an accountant?

  • Behavioral

    11. What are some steps you would take to ensure you are meeting your manager's expectations?

  • Technical

    12. What is an allowance for doubtful accounts and how is it reflected on the balance sheet?

  • Technical

    13. Do you plan on obtaining your CPA license?

  • Technical

    14. Do you have any experience working with data?

  • Technical

    15. Are you proficient in Excel?

  • Technical

    16. Give examples of common financial ratios. What do they tell about a company's finances?

  • Technical

    17. Why do companies have internal auditors?

  • Technical

    18. What is a bank reconciliation?

  • Technical

    19. What is deferred revenue?

  • Technical

    20. What is an accrued expense?

  • Technical

    21. What are the three financial statements and what do they indicate about a company's finances?

  • Technical

    22. What is the difference between auditing and accounting?

  • Technical

    23. What are the steps in a monthly accounting close?

  • Technical

    24. Describe an accounting project that you successfully completed in school?

  • Technical

    25. Do you have any experience using accounting software?