Accounting Job Interview Sample Questions (Part 1 of 3)
Posted by editor on May 23, 2008
by Chubs
It is always better if you have an idea of what questions will an interviewer typically ask an applicant for an accounting job. Here are some basic accounting job interview questions which are categorized according to specific fields:
Accounts Payable
1. Can you tell something about your experience in accounts payable?
2. How many invoices have you managed on a weekly/monthly basis?
3. What are the necessary steps you would consider before approving an invoice for payment?
4. What kind of information do you require before you approve an invoice for payment?
5. Have you experienced handling any invoice discrepancy? If so, how did you resolve the discrepancy?
6. Have you experienced getting involved in an invoice dispute? How did you manage the issue?
7. Can you tell the difference between billable and non-billable expenses?
Accounts Receivable
1. Can you share your experience in collections?
2. Let’s say you’re in a situation wherein you were asked to prepare a bill for services, what information do you think should be indicated in the bill?
Audit
1. Share your experience in performing audits.