Entry Level Accountant Mock Interview

Practice 25 Entry Level Accountant interview questions covering journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting fundamentals.

WRITTEN BY BRIAN SCHUCHART
QUESTION 4 OF 25

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

This question is to see if you take the initiative to stay current on the latest accounting developments. By doing so, you demonstrate that you are committed to growing in the accounting profession.

"I stay up to date in various ways. First, I subscribe to e-newsletters from the Financial Accounting Standards Board for updates to generally accepted accounting principles. Additionally, as an alumnus of my university, I have access to a large continuing education library. I try to select courses that align nicely with the roles and responsibilities of an entry level accountant."

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25 Entry Level Accountant Interview Questions & Answers

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01 What qualities or skills do you believe make a good accountant? BEHAVIORAL 02 What steps do you take to ensure there aren’t any mistakes in your work? BEHAVIORAL 03 Why do you want to work for XYZ Corporation? BEHAVIORAL 04 How do you stay up to date on the latest accounting trends? BEHAVIORAL 05 Where do you see yourself in five years? BEHAVIORAL 06 Do you have any experience using accounting software? TECHNICAL 07 Describe an accounting project that you successfully completed in school? TECHNICAL 08 What does being a team player mean to you as it relates to accounting and finance? BEHAVIORAL 09 Are you willing to work additional hours as needed? BEHAVIORAL 10 What are the steps in a monthly accounting close? TECHNICAL 11 What is the difference between auditing and accounting? TECHNICAL 12 What are the three financial statements and what do they indicate about a company’s finances? TECHNICAL 13 What is an accrued expense? TECHNICAL 14 What is deferred revenue? TECHNICAL 15 What is a bank reconciliation? TECHNICAL 16 What are some steps you would take to ensure you are meeting your manager’s expectations? BEHAVIORAL 17 Why do companies have internal auditors? TECHNICAL 18 Why do you want to be an accountant? BEHAVIORAL 19 Give examples of common financial ratios. What do they tell about a company’s finances? TECHNICAL 20 Are you proficient in Excel? TECHNICAL 21 Do you have any experience working with data? TECHNICAL 22 Do you plan on obtaining your CPA license? TECHNICAL 23 How would you show professionalism in the workplace? BEHAVIORAL 24 How would you handle working in a remote or hybrid environment? BEHAVIORAL 25 What is an allowance for doubtful accounts and how is it reflected on the balance sheet? TECHNICAL
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Brian Schuchart
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25 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS · ENTRY LEVEL ACCOUNTANT
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