Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and analysis for the whole of the company
• Manage and supervise accounting department employees; responsible for day-to-day supervision and leadership
• Maintain and oversee all accounting procedures and processes
• Follow and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP) for financial statements
• Record and research all financial information for analysis
• Oversee budget reports, preparation of budgets, and analysis of budgets
• Document and interpret complicated financial information for managers, executives, and C-Suite executives
• Advise on the procedures and financial management as well as developing policies
• Oversee financial reports for stockholders, taxes, regulatory agencies, and other financial groups relating to company finance
• Audit accounting and finance departments
• Forecast and plans according to fiscal needs

Accounting Manager Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager
• Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation a plus
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations
• Pays strict attention to detail
• Ability to manage employees, while multi-tasking large projects