The job duties of a freelance accountant involve working to assist clients with accounting tasks. Your responsibilities may vary based on the needs of each client and the area of your expertise. Some accountants specialize in preparing taxes and financial documents for businesses, or while others manage financial data, track variables, such as expenses, profits, and cash flow, for a company, and audit records for accuracy and compliance with reporting regulations. As an independent freelancer, you work on a contract basis, and you may work with more than one client at a time.