Financial reporting Preparing financial statements, budgets, and other reports, such as balance sheets and income statements Accounting transactions Recording transactions, reconciling accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring timely bank payments Taxes Computing taxes and preparing tax returns Compliance Ensuring compliance with financial policies, regulations, and accounting procedures Analysis Analyzing financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend ways to improve the organization's performance Other tasks Managing cash flow, payroll, and investments, and consulting management on financial strateg