The accounting manager is the head of the accounting department in a medium to large company. He or she should have several years of experience in the field and also have supervised other employees at some point. Those applying to accounting manager jobs should have a background in financial statements, fixed assets, month end closing, general ledger, and journal entries. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, with CPA certification, is a basic requirement for all accounting manager jobs; however, an MBA is preferred.

While the overall responsibility of an accounting manager is supervising the accounting department, he or she is still involved in the workload. In general, the accounting manager supervises day-to-day transactional accounting and is responsible for accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R), preparation of the month end close, financial statements, processing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations. He or she will also be responsible for all monthly and quarterly statements and preparing financial reports and the analysis of them.

Additionally, while five or more years of experience in the field are necessary to become an accounting manager, most positions want a candidate with Excel and ERP software experience. He or she should also be familiar with programs like Quicken and QuickBooks.

Typical managerial responsibilities are required of all account manager jobs. He or she needs to build a staff of accountants by interviewing and hiring individuals and overseeing their performance over time.

Many accounting manager jobs are available through ManagementJobs.net. From positions in medium-sized companies to large corporations, an accountant with supervisory experience is needed in variety of work settings. If you’re looking to advance from a mid-level accounting position to a manager, take the next step by applying for a position. Browse through the open positions on ManagementJobs.net, which are compiled from multiple employment boards. Find a position today that matches your skill level and advance your career.

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