How to hire an assistant manager/accounting

How to hire an assistant manager/accounting, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant manager/accounting hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant manager/accounting job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant manager/accounting
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an assistant manager/accounting, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An assistant manager/accounting's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant managers/accounting from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of assistant managers/accounting.

   Type of Assistant Manager/Accounting	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Manager/Accounting	Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.	$20-42
   Accounting Manager/Controller	An accounting manager/controller is responsible for spearheading and overseeing the daily operations in a company's accounting department. They monitor the company's budgets, including its costs and expenditures, and produce financial reports... Show more	$31-63
   Management Accounts Manager	A management accounts manager is responsible for maintaining healthy business relationships with clients by handling their project accounts, improving account management procedures, and identifying business opportunities that would generate more revenue resources for the company. Management accounts managers compile portfolio reports, including how the client's account performs in the market and its financial stability... Show more	$31-60

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Reconciliations
   • CPA
   • GAAP
   • External Auditors
   • Internal Controls
   • Financial Reports
   • SOX
   • General Ledger Accounts
   • Account Reconciliations
   • Strong Analytical
   • Calculation
   • Purchase Orders
   • Accruals
   • Sage

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   Responsibilities:

   • General ledger reconciliations and report of month-end closing to local management and headquarter always accomplishing with deadlines.
   • Conduct corporate treasury management planning and analysis, manages controls for inventory and cost accumulation for all products sell.
   • Settle lawyer trust account statements and bank accounts on a monthly basis; paid co-attorney time billing via QuickBooks.
   • Confirm and send wires, ACH payments, and positive pay files.
   • Assist clients in setting up QuickBooks and provide advanced training for QuickBooks clients.
   • Create new customer account setup procedures to complete SOX compliance and remove any internal control issues.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your assistant manager/accounting job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An assistant manager/accounting salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, assistant managers/accounting' average salary in kentucky is 40% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level assistant managers/accounting earn 53% less than senior-level assistant managers/accounting.
   • Certifications. An assistant manager/accounting with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an assistant manager/accounting's salary.

   Average assistant manager/accounting salary

   $61,469yearly

   $29.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant manager/accounting salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

   Average assistant manager/accounting salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$79,257	$38
   2	Washington	$77,812	$37
   3	Maryland	$76,269	$37
   4	California	$75,319	$36
   5	Montana	$74,843	$36
   6	Oregon	$73,958	$36
   7	Connecticut	$73,718	$35
   8	Nevada	$73,612	$35
   9	Delaware	$71,074	$34
   10	Ohio	$70,040	$34
   11	Pennsylvania	$69,990	$34
   12	Massachusetts	$69,313	$33
   13	Alaska	$66,292	$32
   14	Michigan	$65,858	$32
   15	Missouri	$65,440	$31
   16	Rhode Island	$65,123	$31
   17	Minnesota	$62,599	$30
   18	North Dakota	$62,057	$30
   19	Virginia	$61,454	$30
   20	Colorado	$60,574	$29

   Average assistant manager/accounting salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	AIG	$108,082	$51.96	12
   2	W. R. Berkley	$103,747	$49.88	5
   3	New York Film Academy	$97,836	$47.04
   4	HSBC Bank	$97,077	$46.67	2
   5	Marriott International	$88,741	$42.66	77
   6	Gartner	$85,436	$41.08	3
   7	DHD Holding	$85,281	$41.00	35
   8	Stifel Financial	$85,133	$40.93	5
   9	BNSF Railway	$77,389	$37.21	1
   10	Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.	$76,440	$36.75	1
   11	Cushman & Wakefield	$74,470	$35.80	29
   12	Ferguson Enterprises	$71,655	$34.45	31
   13	Navy Federal Credit Union	$70,450	$33.87	1
   14	KNAV	$70,440	$33.87
   15	Berkley Fire & Marine	$70,371	$33.83
   16	Kaneka North America	$70,165	$33.73
   17	University of Washington	$69,942	$33.63
   18	H S Automotive Alabama Inc	$68,993	$33.17
   19	Miller’s	$68,650	$33.00
   20	Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas	$68,430	$32.90

4. Writing an assistant manager/accounting job description

   A good assistant manager/accounting job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an assistant manager/accounting job description:

   Assistant manager/accounting job description example

   Ferguson is North America's leading value-added distributor across residential, non-residential, new construction and repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) end markets. Spanning 34,000 suppliers and more than one million customers, we deliver local expertise, value-added solutions, and the industry's most extensive portfolio of products. From infrastructure, plumbing, and appliances, to HVAC, fire protection, fabrication, and more, we make our customers' complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable.
   
   We work in a highly collaborative environment. We depend on each other, we build each other up, and we seek strengths from others where we know we have development needs. We work hard, but smart; we are focused, but we also have fun.
   
   Ferguson has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accounting Manager! The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment.
   
   Location: This will be a hybrid position, being a majority remote with travel to the Newport News, VA HQ as required. There is a strong preference for candidates residing in the Mid Atlantic area.
   Responsibilities:
   Responsibilities include leading and managing an accounting staff, reviewing balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports in the Operational Accounting Team. Specific responsibilities include the following.
   Responsible for period-end close process, the general ledger, and monthly account reconciliations.Drive the month-end / year-end close process.Prepare and/or approve month-end journal entries and assess reasonableness of information.Ensures Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) compliance as it relates to controls and segregation of duties for function.Assist with internal audits and year-end external audits.Prepare analyses of various balance sheet and income statement line items including financial controls.Prepare and/or approve monthly balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis.Identify and resolve significant variances.Support divisions, departments and Business Planning and Analysis team with GL research.Enforce corporate policies and GAAP.Prepare documentation of accounting processes as required.Ensure that GL accounts are being utilized in accordance with corporate policy and GAAP.Become a subject matter expert on the GL system and assigned close processes.Train, mentor and supervise assigned Accounting Team.Ability to work flexible hours in support of period end close and semi-annual inventory and branch audit.
   
   Qualifications:
   Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.Knowledge of US GAAP; CPA a plus.Knowledge of SOX/internal controls.5+ years of accounting experience.Experience with Inventory, AR, AP preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Knowledge of Oracle a plus.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and staff.Ability to take ownership and be accountable for issue resolution.Highly organized, detail orientated and capable of multi-tasking.Self-motivated individual with great initiative and ability to work independently.Strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
   
   Ferguson is dedicated to providing meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families-geared toward benefits, wellness, financial protection, and retirement savings. Ferguson offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with company match, paid leave (vacation, sick, personal, holiday, and parental), employee assistance programs, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and much more!
   
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   The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.
   
   Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information

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5. Post your job

   To find assistant managers/accounting for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any assistant managers/accounting they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level assistant managers/accounting with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant manager/accounting job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant manager/accounting candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting assistant managers/accounting requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant manager/accounting

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant manager/accounting position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant manager/accounting first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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