WHO IS A CHIEF ACCOUNTANTA CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER OR CAO IS AN OFFICIAL AT A COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE COMPANY'S ACCOUNTING

OPERATIONS. THIS INCLUDES EVERYTHING FROM REGULATORY COMPLIANCE WITH ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND PRACTICES TO WORKING WITH THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) ON DEVELOPING FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR THE COMPANY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Plans. Supervises. Ensures. Performs Prepares. Generates. Maintains Evaluates. Co-ordinates Provides..

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in Public or Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field; supplemented by seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in municipal and business accounting and budget administration; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

ABILITY.. EXTENSIVE.. CURRENT KNOWLEDGE. SKILL..

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is rarely exposed to disagreeable environmental factors.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT SALARY

In USD as of Sep 7, 2012 Senior Technical Accountant $69,000 Senior Accountant Real Estate $61,000 Senior Accountant Analyst $67,000 Senior Accountant Manufacturing $66,000 Senior Accountant Financial Reporting $68,000 Senior Accountant Fortune Company $59,000 Senior Corporate Accountant $71,000

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT SALARY

Senior Accountant Financial Analyst $67,000 Senior Accountant Healthcare $73,000 Senior Financial Accountant $74,000 Senior Property Accountant $61,000 Senior Revenue Accountant $72,000 Senior Accountant Assistant Controller $68,000 Senior Accountant $63,000 Senior Accountant UP $69,000

HOW TO AUDIT A MANUFACTURING PROCESS:

An audit of a manufacturing process is a comprehensive examination of the process to verify that it is performing as intended. Processes generate results, and process audits determine if the results are accurate and being generated by an effectively managed process. Manufacturing process audits should ensure that procedures are properly followed, problems are quickly corrected, there is consistency in the process, and there is continuous improvement and corrective action as needed.

HOW TO WRITE TECHNICAL AUDIT REPORTS:

The most successful technical audit reports leave no doubt about their purpose. They clearly present the conclusions of an audit plan chartered to identify deficiencies in a companys process or operation. Because deficiencies drive up costs and delay production, companies waste no time conducting audits that spot these shortcomings in manufacturing products or providing services. Typically, the findings of audit reports become plans for future action, such as adding steps to a process that improve an operations safety or efficiency.

HOW TO WRITE AN AUDIT RECOMMENDATION:

An effective audit recommendation provides suggestions for correcting problems. It also addresses the cause of issues. Writing an effective audit recommendation involves documenting the details about fixing the current situation and addressing the root cause to minimize or eliminate future occurrences. Business professionals conduct audits to improve operations, validate the reliability of financial reporting and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Internal audits also evaluate control mechanisms and make recommendations on improving the auditing infrastructure.

CHECKLIST FOR HR AUDIT:Human resource audits are designed to assess the health of the HR department, as well as that of the larger organization. HR audits may be performed for a variety of reasons: to ensure that the department is in compliance with laws and regulations, to offer recommendations for more effective employee relations or to help an organization determine how HR-related problems can be solved. Whatever the reason for conducting the audit, organizations need to create a thorough checklist of what will be evaluated, from benefits and compensation to employee education and training programs. Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list and that your organization may require different auditing strategies.

OPERATIONAL AUDIT CHECKLIST:Operational audits are quite different from typical financial audits or regulatory examinations. The goal is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of company operations. They can be performed as internal audits, using current audit staff, or external audits, using outside professionals. Checklists tend to be extensive and highly detailed. This article outlines the major areas usually addressed in operational audits. Checklist details relate to specific companies, industries, markets, and internal departments.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHIEF ACCOUNTANT:

1. Responsible for knowing critical functions within the department and capable of mentoring and assisting employees within the department. 2. Utilize teamwork to develop departmental synergy. 3. Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures. 4. Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports. 5. Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws. 6. Reviews accounts payables and weekly check runs. 7. Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.

. Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits. 8. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, cost centers and documents business transactions. 9. Responsible for distributing financial statements and cost center reports. 10. Prepares work papers and supporting schedules for the annual financial review. 11. Staff management and development. 12. Distributes monthly comparison reports and cost center reports according to schedules. 13. Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position. 14. Analyze transactional processes and identify areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be

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