Accountant

An accountant works with numbers all day to keep track of a company's money. They use computers and special software called spreadsheets to write down how much money comes in and how much goes out. They check receipts, bills, and bank statements to make sure everything adds up correctly. For example, if a bakery sells 100 cupcakes, the accountant makes sure the cash register money matches those sales.

This work matters because it helps business owners know if they have enough money to buy supplies, pay their workers, and keep their business running. Without an accountant, a store owner might not realize they're running out of money until it's too late. Accountants also help at tax time—they organize all the paperwork so the business pays the right amount to the government, not too much and not too little.