Job Description

As Accounting Director, you will be expected to monitor, supervise and evaluate all daily accounting activities. You will also have to develop and implement accounting systems to collect, analyze, verify and report a myriad of financial information. You will be expected to work with other members of the accounting team.

Accounting Director Job Responsibilities

Assign projects to the other staff members to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies

Direct the day-to-day actions of the entire accounting department

Enforce the correct accounting policies, methods and principles

Complete annual audits to ensure accuracy

Meet financial objectives through collaboration and delegation

Produce financial statements by monitoring and evaluating accounting data

Streamline systems and processes and initiate corrective actions when necessary

Create and sustain fiscal records and other files to accurately document transactions

Recommend products and services to maximize sales margins

Keep knowledge up-to-date by attending workshops, conferences and other educational opportunities

Accounting Director Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Proven knowledge of accounting regulations, practices and standards

1-3 years of prior experience as an Accounting Manager

Innovative computer skills on MS Office and accounting databases and software

Attention to detail, organization and accuracy

Strong management skills

Ability to work with large amounts of complex data