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What is a preparation room manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScorePreparation Room ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.7

Avg. Salary $47,425

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
5.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.69%

Asian 3.68%

Black or African American 8.20%

Hispanic or Latino 11.46%

Unknown 3.49%

White 72.48%

Gender

female 33.33%

male 66.67%

Age - 51
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 51
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Preparation room manager career paths

Key steps to become a preparation room manager

  1. Explore preparation room manager education requirements

    Most common preparation room manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    44.6 %

    Associate

    24.6 %

    High School Diploma

    16.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific preparation room manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Applicable Safety64.66%
    Tax Returns35.34%
  3. Complete relevant preparation room manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New preparation room managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a preparation room manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real preparation room manager resumes.
  4. Research preparation room manager duties and responsibilities

    • Prepare management reports and financial summaries using QuickBooks detailing company's financial status.
    • Prepare bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance for multiple clients using QuickBooks software.
    • Prepare tax returns using electronic filing software.professionals and tax consultants in handling taxation matters.
    • Facilitate efficient operations by performing key accounting role; process payroll and daily reconciliations.
  5. Apply for preparation room manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a preparation room manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average preparation room manager salary

The average preparation room manager salary in the United States is $47,425 per year or $23 per hour. Preparation room manager salaries range between $29,000 and $75,000 per year.

Average preparation room manager salary
$47,425 Yearly
$22.80 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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