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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to manage our accounting department. The successful candidate will be responsible for budget management, financial analysis, payroll, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who thrives in a busy work place, and is well-versed in working closely with senior management. The CPA will play a vital role in improving and maintaining the financial standing of our company and will help us drive sustainable financial growth. They will also oversee financial data and compliance by maintaining accurate books on accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and daily financial entries and reconciliations.
Responsibilities
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- Manage budgeting and forecasting.
- Perform risk analysis and financial forecasting.
- Analyze financial data and provide strategies to improve profitability.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements and professional standards.
- Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures.
- Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
- Coordinate with external auditors and manage internal controls.
- Perform regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures and investments.
- Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is required.
- Proven work experience as a Certified Public Accountant or Senior Accountant.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Experience with creating financial statements.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.
- Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with financial forecasting and risk analysis?
- What accounting software are you most familiar with?
- Can you discuss your experience with tax preparation and auditing?
- How do you ensure accuracy in your work?
- Can you describe a time when you improved profitability at a company?