Accounting Manager Job Description Sample Template

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The accounting manager will be responsible for supervising and managing the accounting department and all areas of financial reporting. We are looking for someone to develop and maintain accounting principles, best practices, and systems for collecting, analyzing and reporting information. Must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles(GAAP). The accounting manager will advise on budgets, financial strategy, financial reporting, and forecasting. He or she will also be responsible for managing the accounting team, helping audit and ledger preparation, and supporting managers across teams with financial procedures.

• 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

• 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