Accounting Manager job description
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Accounting Manager Responsibilities
Include:
Managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department
Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles
Job brief
We are looking for an accounting manager to supervise, track and evaluate day-to-day
activities. Accounting manager responsibilities include establishing financial status by
developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting
information. We are also looking for someone to work closely with our financial management
team.
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including:
month and end-year process
accounts payable/receivable
cash receipts
general ledger
payroll and utilities
treasury, budgeting
cash forecasting
revenue and expenditure variance analysis
capital assets reconciliations
trust account statement reconciliations,
check runs
fixed asset activity
debt activity
Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements
Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
Coordinate and complete annual audits
Provide recommendations
Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
Meet financial accounting objectives
Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
Requirements
Proven working experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or
Finance Manager
Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
Ability to manipulate large amounts of data
Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards,
laws and regulations
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to direct and supervise
BS degree in Accounting or Finance