Have you ever wondered what type of accountant you are based on your zodiac sign? Probably not.  But here is an article showing you exactly what kind of accountant you really are. Do you love debits over credits? Are you more conservative, or do you write everything off? Do you prefer itemized deductions over the standard deduction? For all this and more, find out below!

Aries

Aries Traits:

If you’re an Aries then chances are you’re a ‘take charge’ accountant who doesn’t want to be a spectator.

You’re more likely to take on those tough clients who need a little bit of extra love. You don’t like taking no for an answer and you will fight to get the best possible outcome.

Strengths:

• Leadership
• Take charge attitude
• First to volunteer for a difficult job

Weaknesses 

• Impatient
• Can’t function without coffee
• Yells at auditors or IRS agents

Ideal Role

• Partner
• CFO

Taurus

Taurus Traits:

Taurus makes a reliable, ambitious, and dependable accountant.

They are there when you need them and will answer your call at a moment’s notice. They are patient, too, which is great when dealing with clients or managers. Taurus will fit in easily in any organization and will take on responsibility quickly.

Strengths:

• Consistent
• Dependable
• Works well with others

Weaknesses 

• Always says yes (to a fault)
• Doesn’t want to let go of work
• Can be stubborn at times

Ideal Role

• Manager
• Supervisor
• Senior Accountant

Gemini

Gemini Traits:

Gemini are great at multi-tasking and can perform several functions within a company.

They can be the bookkeeper, payroll expert, controller, and the CFO all in one. They are creative and like to think outside the box and seem to jump from project to project.

Strengths:

• Versatile
• Can fit into any role
• Great at starting new projects

Weaknesses 

• Takes on too much work
• Huge mood swings if they don’t get their coffee
• Not great at completing projects

Ideal Role

• Business Owner
• Consultant
• Financial Advisor

Cancer

Cancer Traits:

Cancers are extremely sympathetic, persuasive and emotionally intelligent accountants.

Cancers work well in teams and are great at helping others. They have an open door policy and are always available to lend a helping hand.

Strengths:

• Works well in teams
• Great at listening to others
• Great teacher

Weaknesses 

• Too willing to help others, can’t get to own work sometimes
• Office chatterbox
• Brings a lot of emotions into the workplace

Ideal Role

• Accounting Professor
• CPE Instructor
• Quality Control

Leo

Leo Traits:

Leos are great accountants with large personalities.

These are the friendliest of all accountants and make great employees.  They are energetic with or without coffee, and liven up any office space.

Strengths:

• Loyal
• Friendly
• Works well with others

Weaknesses 

• Will talk to you before you get your coffee
• Bad at giving negative review notes
• Impatient

Ideal Role

• Manager
• Client Relations
• Supervisor

Virgo

Virgo Traits:

Virgos are practical, analytical and hard-working accounts.

They are by the book and are great with the details. Virgos are some of the most technical accountants and can handle high-level work. Every company and accounting firm needs a Virgo.

Strengths:

• Highly intelligent
• Hardworking
• Analytical

Weaknesses 

• Can’t take a joke
• Doesn’t think outside the box
• Gets too into the details

Ideal Role

• Tax accountants
• IRS Agent
• Consultant

Libra

Libra Traits:

Libras put in a ton of hours at the office and have trouble saying no.

They come in early and they leave the office late. These are the grinders – they get work done and they aren’t afraid to take on more work. Although they are hard workers, they often have trouble saying no.

Strengths:

• Hardworking
• Gets the job done
• Moves up the ranks quickly

Weaknesses 

• No work life balance
• Doesn’t like saying no
• Can be rough around the edges

Ideal Role

• Partner in Public Accounting Firm
• CEO
• Director

Scorpio

Scorpio Traits:

Scorpios are focused and ambitious accountants.

These are the accountants who are balanced (terrible accounting joke). They are technical but also think big picture. They can get their work done, but also have a work-life balance. They may not be the best at everything, but they are all-around great accountants.

Strengths:

• Hardworking
• Focused
• Balanced

Weaknesses 

• Not super technical
• Loves taking long vacations
• Doesn’t like coffee

Ideal Role

• Supervisor
• Staff accountant
• Auditor

Sagittarius

Sagittarius Traits:

Sagittarius love to travel, are extroverts, and enjoy taking on multiple projects at once.

These are the accountants who love going to networking events, and travel all around the world. They go to conferences and even speak at them too. They are extroverted and work well in teams.

Strengths:

• Adventurous
• Great team leader
• Willing to travel for work

Weaknesses 

• Impatient with those that waste their time
• Sometimes takes on too much work
• Hard time saying no

Ideal Role

• CFO
• Auditor
• Client Service

Capricorn

Capricorn Traits:

Capricorns are the most determined and hard-headed accountants.

These are the accountants that get the job done. They may be combative at times but its only because they are passionate about their work. Never tell a Capricorn they are wrong!

Strengths:

• Determined
• Gets the job done
• Ambitious

Weaknesses 

• Can be hard-headed
• Doesn’t work well in groups
• Impatient

Ideal Role

• Internal Auditor
• Tax accountant
• Financial analyst

Aquarius

Aquarius Traits:

Aquarius flies under the radar to get the job done.

These accountants are quiet, but they get the job done. They are independent, don’t want to be bothered, and rather email instead of calling managers or clients. They might be silent but they are deadly.

Strengths:

• Works independently
• Avoids confrontation
• Productive

Weaknesses 

• Not the best at verbal communication
• Doesn’t like working in groups
• Won’t express when they are feeling overwhelmed with work

Ideal Role

• Specialist
• Bookkeeper/Controller
• Staff accountant

Pisces

Pisces Traits:

Pisces are the wise accountants who’ve seen it all.

These are the accountants who’ve been around forever and seen everything from reconciling bank accounts by hand to automated tax returns. They are wise and you can come to them with any question.

Strengths:

• Really Intelligent
• Wise
• Great memory

Weaknesses 

• Hesitant to change
• Still uses ledger paper
• Will never retire

Ideal Role

• Partner
• CFO
• Financial Advisor