Cost accounting supervisor vs accountant

Differences between cost accounting supervisor and accountant duties and responsibilities

Cost accounting supervisor example responsibilities.

• Lead the development of annual standard costs and update the system for BOM changes.
• Manage quarterly inventory reserves in accordance with company policy which follows GAAP guidance.
• Perform all duties in accordance with GAAP, SOX, and corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Administer employee memberships to gyms, stock purchases and other company benefits through payroll deduction.
• Work with auditors to ensure SOX controls are accurate and that company is in compliance with them.
• Prepare several SOX compliance reports for cost, sales distribution, collection and any other area as required.
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Accountant example responsibilities.

• Manage preparation of the statutory financial statements and financial aggregates in compliance with IFRS and local applicable norms.
• Manage personnel financial matters including salaries, taxation procedures and other relate issues.
• Manage and monitor accounting procedures for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and coordinate and facilitate external audit requirements.
• Reconstruct and improve many balance sheet account reconciliations for easier reading and interpretation by senior level management.
• Perform complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledgers and preparation of monthly and other periodic financial reports in accordance with GAAP and international accounting standards.
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