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Accounting Manager
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An Accounting Manager manages the accounting department of a company or organization. Directs the accounting staff that prepare financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports and tax filings. Monitors accounting data. Implements and manages accounting policies and procedures. Advises management with regard to finance decisions.
$159,204 / year median in California
-13% projected decline
Job Description
1. Supervises and participates in the daily operations of the assigned college's Business Services Department; leads the preparation of financial performance statements for the operating budget of the campus; coordinates financial information flow with the District Office; reconciles budgets and produces general ledger and other summary documents; supports fiscal management by providing information and consultation on issues, designing forms, charts, or spreadsheets as requested. 2. Performs continuous internal audit of campus financial data and documents to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with District policies and procedures and applicable government regulations; develops and maintains documents and records of transactions to support internal and external audits; reviews and verifies the financial management of assigned staff and budget officers. 3. Oversees and prepares periodic financial statements for general fund accounts, grants, and other special programs; reviews budget allocations, compiles financial data and prepares reports in accordance with financial reporting requirements; assists with year-end closing by preparing adjusting entries for college operating and categorical budgets; provides year-end fiscal reports for categorical funds. 4. Conducts special financial research or analytical studies to assist administrators in the formulation of new policies and planning of new or revised programs; monitors the financial performance of special projects, funds, and grants, preparing mandated compliance reports as required; establishes internal controls for monitoring approved budgets; conducts various financial studies to support budget, project, and grant proposals. 5. Prepares budget transfers or journal vouchers for corrections or adjustments to the budget; reviews expense requisitions for compliance and analyzes and resolves budget variances with department heads; receives, reviews and approves budget and expenditure transfers, accounting entries and transactions to ensure conformance with funding requirements. 6. Oversees and participates in approving purchase requisitions for appropriateness and budgetary compliance; verifies completeness and conformance of requests and processes requests for the Human Resources Office purchase; receives, reviews, and approves requests for checks, warrants, claims, and expense