Accounting manager/controller vs senior cost accountant

Differences between accounting manager/controller and senior cost accountant duties and responsibilities

Accounting manager/controller example responsibilities.

• Establish investment objectives to efficiently manage IPO proceeds within state risk parameters.
• Prepare and provide information as needed to independent auditors and outside CPA for tax compliance; coordinate activities of external auditors.
• Perform treasury and cash management responsibilities.
• Standardize balancing methods for semi-weekly payroll and quarterly payroll tax returns gaining consistency among four banks.
• Mentore, motivate and train the finance staff in their areas of the department and QuickBooks.
• Correct the ERP system to properly reflect accurate costing of inventory and proper reflection of costs.
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Senior cost accountant example responsibilities.

• Manage quarterly inventory reserves in accordance with company policy which follows GAAP guidance.
• Prepare internal financial reports for treasury manage accounts include in external compliance reports.
• Process month end close including journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, financial statement preparation and corporate reporting.
• Provide user training and technical support for ERP and payroll systems.
• Implement process improvements for monthly close process and SOX documentation retention.
• Complete account reconciliations in accordance with maintaining the integrity of assets and liabilities for balance sheet inventory accounts.
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