Head accountant vs general accountant

Differences between head accountant and general 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.
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General accountant example responsibilities.

• Manage payroll functions, financial statements, accounts payable, basic job cost, account analysis, accruals, year-end audits.
• Manage and monitor accounting procedures for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and coordinate and facilitate external audit requirements.
• Assist manager with cash flow, preparing financial statement, BBC, and report to CPA.
• Create budget at beginning and coordinate CPA firm's audit at the end of year.
• Assist in any kind of audit engagement (internal control, external, SOX, etc . )
• Provide support for the controller with period-end close accruals and journal entries and assist in various duties and responsibilities.
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