If you’re an accountant or someone in control of your company’s finances, chances are you’re not exactly everyone’s favorite co-worker. Financial executives are often unflatteringly referred to as “bean counters” – people who just look at bottom lines and slash costs and budgets anywhere and everywhere they can. How to prove you can be a good team player and still contribute to the company’s growth? Don’t let the bookkeeping get in the way of your real work. You are part of a business team, and your job is to ensure the company’s sustained growth. So take an active part in the discussions, be flexible and innovative in your approach to decision-making. Communicate the message that your job goes beyond the debits and credits.