Procurement accountant vs finance controller

Differences between procurement accountant and finance controller duties and responsibilities

Procurement accountant example responsibilities.

• Manage month end close process including journal entries, departmental analysis and preparation of consolidate financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Develop procedures for GAAP solutions in accordance with SOX, segregation of duties.
• Code invoices to appropriate GL accounts.
• Budget vendor accruals for the next fiscal year on a vendor, product and program level.
• Reconcile purchase contract log balances with the SUNY on-line payment system to verify accuracy of balances.
• Maintain the MarrStar database to ensure accuracy and timely availability of information for properties to provide transparency for SOX.
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Finance controller example responsibilities.

• Lead the implementation of a fully integrate ERP system resulting in increase financial integrity.
• Supervise a staff of seven in the areas of A/P, A/R, G/L, financial reporting and payroll.
• Coordinate annual financial audit with external CPA firm and implement internal controls to satisfy recommendations from auditors.
• Develop and implement procedures with internal controls for all financial and operational processes to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare all accounts for the month-end closing process and additionally gather information for daily/monthly reconciliations and journal entries.
• Work with outside CPA on year-end tax planning; ensure the timely filing and payment of corporate taxes.
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