What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounting position at SERVPRO?
Title: Director of Accounting
A well-established large property management firm is looking for a Director of Accounting. The position will oversee all aspects of corporate and client accounting.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director of Accounting is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position supervises the accounting department, which consists of AR, AP, and Accounting staff, to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed promptly and accurately. This position addresses tight deadlines and many accounting activities, including corporate and client general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. This position is also responsible for completing the responsibilities of a Branch Controller.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Corporate Accounting:
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Ensure all accounting transactions are appropriately recorded according to required procedures and regulatory compliance
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Ensure accuracy of revenue accruals, prepaid and deferred items, accruals, and reallocations
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Oversee the accounting close process and communicates with other areas of accounting and operations to ensure deadlines are met
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Coordinate branch monthly reports and period-end processing
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Maintain all branch company financial reports and adjustments
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Assist with the annual budget and forecasting process
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Participate as a member of Senior staff in the strategic operations of the branch
Client Accounting:
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Develop and maintain accounting control mechanisms to monitor the reconciliation process of all balance sheet and income statement accounts
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Create and support an efficient and accurate process for the flow of information between the property management and accounting departments
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Ensure internal controls are in place and operating effectively
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Ensure the maintenance and reconciliation of all bank accounts and G/L accounts
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Oversee the accounting close process, and communicate with other areas of accounting and property management to ensure deadlines are met
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Work with the GL accountants to ensure clean and timely client CPA reviews and tax preparation
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Support accounting and property management staff with the annual budget and forecasting process
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Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Supervisory Responsibilities
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Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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Work with each direct report to establish annual goals and objectives and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
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Provide training to new and existing staff as needed
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Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, etc.
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Support the Branch president with special projects and workflow process improvements as needed
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