Accounting Manager / Supervisor Job Description
Accounting manager / supervisor
provides systems support for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), specifically SAP, Chromatography Data Systems, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS).
Accounting Manager / Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Reviewing, approving, and reconciling all Direct Billing to post into the General Ledger
Direct billing for all U.S. and U.K
Monthly General Ledger reconciliations of Accounts Receivable accounts
Reconcile sub-ledgers (accounts payable & fixed assets) to the general ledger
Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Work with accruals, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, profit analysis
Maintain General Ledger, Including Posting of Journal Entries
Assist CFO in Cash Management, Cash Forecast and Budgeting
Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever conducting business on behalf of the Company
Supervision of three Accounts Receivable Clerks in the U.S. and one and one half in the U.K
Accounting Manager / Supervisor Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Accounting Manager / Supervisor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPA, CMA, MBA
Education for Accounting Manager / Supervisor
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Employers hiring for the accounting manager / supervisor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management, Public Accounting, Manufacturing, Communication, MBA, Business/Administration, Leadership
Skills for Accounting Manager / Supervisor
Desired skills for accounting manager / supervisor include:
Enterprise resource planning systems is valuable
Enterprise resource planning systems
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Budget forecasting
Month end closings
Billing
Budgeting
General ledger
Microsoft Excel
QuickBooks
Desired experience for accounting manager / supervisor includes:
Collection of invoices and all customer correspondence
Posting all cash receipts and deposits (including non-A/R)
Reviewing, correcting and transferring folios in SMS to SAM to AccPac / Sage X3
Creating Group Codes for the reservations and the groups departments
Allocating all Accounts Receivable cash receipts from central Accounts Receivable to all U.S. and U.K
Monitoring, assisting, and ensuring compliance of the field level A/R (SMS D2K)
Accounting Manager / Supervisor Examples
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Accounting Manager / Supervisor Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of accounting manager / supervisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for accounting manager / supervisor
- Preparation and Review of monthly Accounts Receivable Aging with CEO & CFO
- Preparation of monthly write-off reports , if necessary, in a timely manner
- Monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, including accruals, write-offs, and reviewing / reconciling A/R related accounts
- Responsible for Acquisition and Recruit Accounting, Quarterly Forecasts, US Cash Management, US Treasury Function, Compensation and Benefits Accounting, system enhancements and ad hoc reporting
- Review, understand and ensure proper accounting for acquisitions and recruits by interpreting associated legal documents
- Manage US consolidated banking platform
- Other key statistical reports
- Prepare Stat to US GAAP reconciliation and assist in statutory filings
- Review customer contracts for proper revenue recognition in accordance with company policy and US GAAP
- Serve as a liaison between local team and US team
Qualifications for accounting manager / supervisor
- 4 - 8 years of GL and transactional accounting
- Strong tenure - no more than an average of 1 job each 3 years
- Desire to develop your skill set and career
- Ability to "think outside the box" and "take pride in your work"
- Peachtree experience a plus!
- Two years prior accounting experience desirable
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of accounting manager / supervisor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for accounting manager / supervisor
- Process payroll for approximately 100 employees (part-time, full-time, and salaried employees)
- Act at the main HR Officer in the organization and handle application screening, new employee onboarding, reference checks, posting open positions, and other duties as assigned
- Analyze revenues, commission and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on monthly basis
- Prepare month account reconciliations
- Reconcile use tax account
- Use tax and personal property tax filings
- Backup HR and payroll functions
- Month, qtr, year end close
- Software systems assistance, cash flow forecasting, and debt/equity swaps
- Property accounting including CAMS, AR, AP, & cash and accrual accounting
Qualifications for accounting manager / supervisor
- Intercompany/multiple entity experience
- Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
- Fixed assets a plus
- Bachelors degree in business, accounting or related
- Experience supervising 2 plus employees is required
- Self-directed attitude
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Our growing company is looking for an accounting manager / supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for accounting manager / supervisor
- Overseeing accounting staff
- Only qualified candidates will be contacted and considered
- Oversight of AP/AR, payroll, and accounting operations functions
- Oversight of HR functions, safety, and benefits administration
- Supervision of clerical/administrative staff
- Observing and implementing company policies and procedures
- Manage the preparation of the annual report
- Direct financial audits and provide recommendations
- Handle the financial/tax compliance activities
- Handle the AP/AR tasks
Qualifications for accounting manager / supervisor
- 2+ years of Audits (Internal or External)
- Oracle ERP a plus, International organizations a plus
- Hard worker that is career driven
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar related field
- Have significant accounting ERP experience (Infor systems is a plus)
- Experience documenting and implementing processes
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Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an accounting manager / supervisor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for accounting manager / supervisor
- Handling the bookkeeping for owner's rental property
- Perform month-end closing and prepare financial statements
- Manage and oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Assist Production and Purchasing with bill of materials, COGS, and cost accounting
- Liaise with external auditors on tax filings and reporting
- Highly Competitive Salary up to $75k
- Unlimited Vacation Time!
- Generous time off around holidays
- Supervise AP function
- Optimize cash flow via the timely collection from customers and the scheduled payments to suppliers, takin into account coporate policies with the result of providing timely financial information
Qualifications for accounting manager / supervisor
- BS in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
- Adaptable to a growing and changing environment
- 6+ years of accounting experience including 3+ years of experience in federal government contracting (Knowledge and experience of different Contract types FFP, T&M, Cost Plus and applicable Revenue Recognition and Accounting for each)
- Strong Excel including pivots, VLOOKUP and logical functions
- Preferred Experience with MS Dynamics SL (Solomon) or large Project based government contracting focused accounting system like Deltek Costpoint preferred
- Preferred Strong analytical skills and understanding of accounting concepts relevant to the Federal Government Contracting industry
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for an accounting manager / supervisor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for accounting manager / supervisor
- Ensure the correct registry of automatic operations within the accounting system, such as purchase orders
- Responsible for the correct accounting of manual requisitions
- Responsible for the analytic review of all accounts
- Responsible for the integrations of accounts duly supported on a monthly basis
- Finds alternatives and improvements in the operations process of the department
- Provides accounting information to other departments of the company that have been affected by cost allocations
- Ensures cash flow
- Ensures the flow of expenses up to the scheduled payment to suppliers taking into consideration of optimizing cash flow by paying only invoices that are due
- Supervises activities of accountants in US accounts receivable and accounts payable Provides support and help to direct reports professional consulting relative to accounting activities
- Safeguards accounting documentation for all US Accounting
Qualifications for accounting manager / supervisor
- 5-15 years of experience either within public accounting or equivalent corporate industry experience
- Minimum of 5+ years in a similar position
- Someone who is intellectually curious, driven for success, and a self-starter
- This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
- Needs high energy and enthusiasm
- Big box retail experience is a plus