Chief Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities
 Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial
management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll.
 Supervises and participates in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
 Enters or directs the entry and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
 Maintains general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost,
property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
 Directs, conducts, and/or participates in cost analyses and rate studies.
 Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
 Review of accounting and administrative controls.
 Establishes system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
 Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
 Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
 Manages the deployment and maintenance of new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, property, and
other related procedures and controls.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises 1 or more employees in the Finance & Human Resources Department. Carries 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 disciplining employees; addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and
experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological
problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.
Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills;
keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to
others; uses resources effectively.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well
in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and
support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
Communications – strong verbal and written communication skills, expresses ideas and thoughts clearly and
concisely; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets
goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans. Includes
staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates'
activities; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and
encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others;
improves processes, products, and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of market and
competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
Impact & Influence - Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability to influence key decision-makers; achieves
win-win outcomes; uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures;
contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; upholds organizational values,
and is ethical and principled.
Goal Oriented - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates perseverance and overcomes obstacles;
measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities; takes calculated risks to
accomplish goals. Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains
reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or
method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Project Management (preferred)- Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and
progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities