Cost Accounting Manager jobs in Lafayette, LA

Accounting Manager (AC) is responsible for the management and reporting of financial data of an organization. Their main duties include preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing a company’s accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures. The Accounting Manager job is to check over financial statements, monitor company budgets, calculate employee paychecks for each pay period and review and prepare tax obligations. Accounting Manager (AC) directs and organizes all general accounting activities and accounting staff while utilizing their knowledge of financial practices to perform important accounting tasks. They prepare accounting and financial reports and ensures accurate accounting systems and record keeping.  The AC reports directly to the Controller.  The AC assists in Accounts Payable process as well as  Accounts Receivable efforts. 

Additional Job Duties may include:

• Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers
• Completing analysis of the employee expenditures
• Managing income and expenditure accounts
• Generating the company’s financial reports using income and expenditure data
• Keeping a check on the company’s finances based on financial status
• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations
• Initiating and managing financial and accounting software used by the company

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with accounting software and data entry
• Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced knowledge and experience with spreadsheets
• Ability to work independently
• Analytical skills