Head accountant vs certified public accountant

Differences between head accountant and certified public accountant duties and responsibilities

Head accountant example responsibilities.

• Manage complex pricing structure and maintain SalesForce CRM funnel for forecasting accuracy.
• Handle A/P, A/R, accruals, fix assets, and prepay items.
• Analyze, audit and/or prepare monthly financial records for individual schools, monthly payroll liability reconciliations and account analysis.
• Complete various questionnaires require by GAAP (e.g.
• Complete third party billing for Medicaid and Medicare claims.
• Prepare all tax reports and evaluate any discrepancies with company CPA.
Show more

Certified public accountant example responsibilities.

• Mentor highly skil accounting and tax management team to achieve establish objectives including conformity with GAAP compliance.
• Maintain monthly client bookkeeping including bank reconciliations, account payable and prepare preliminary financial statements for CPA review.
• Conduct bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and generate general ledgers as well as raise concerns about expenditure classifications and revenue recognition.
• Prepare and review month-end close, including journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and financial statement supporting documentation.
• Gain a working knowledge of audit objectives and procedures in compliance with GAAP and GAAS.
• Prepare and monitor audit programs, assist management in design and monitoring of SOX compliance programs.
Show more