prepare documents such as income tax returns, monthly reports, and financial statements. Perform administrative duties such as maintaining schedules, providing telephone support, filing, transcription and the production of forms. The accountant may have additional responsibilities if employed by an accounting firm. In addition to preparing tax returns and financial statements, accounting firms represent clients on matters pertaining to their financial affairs. Typically, it is the staff accountants' responsibility to meet with clients to discuss their financial matters, such as real property, equipment, and tax liability.