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General Ledger Accountant

财务、审计、税务·会计

General ledger accountants are responsible for preparing, reconciling, and maintaining the general ledger to ensure accurate and compliant financial statements.

Daily work

  • 01Review and record financial vouchers to ensure accuracy.
  • 02Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and other reports.
  • 03Regularly reconcile bank statements and accounts receivable/payable.
  • 04Assist with monthly and year-end closing processes.
  • 05Prepare audit documentation and coordinate with internal/external auditors.

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Proficient in accounting standards and financial statement preparation
  • Skilled in accounting software (e.g., Yonyou, SAP)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
  • Basic tax knowledge

Soft skills

  • Detail-oriented and accuracy-focused
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Time management and stress resilience
  • Logical thinking and analytical ability

Best suited for

Suitable for those who are detail-oriented, organized, and prefer stability and following rules.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who are careless, dislike repetitive tasks, or seek rapid change.

Salary (monthly)

12KMedian
Bottom 8KTop 18K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Stability5
Growth3
AI Resistance3
Transferability3
Autonomy / Remote-friendly2
Lower is better
Work Intensity4
Entry Difficulty3
Competition3
Education Threshold2
Major Relevance1

MBTI Fit

ISTJESTJISFJINTJENFP
High intensityStable

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.