ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: Nov 01, 2024 - The Accounting Operations Manager exhibits meticulous attention to detail and adept time management capabilities, coupled with advanced proficiency in financial modeling, reporting, and analytical skills. This role requires mastery over advanced spreadsheets, general ledger systems, ad-hoc reporting tools, and a strong foundation in CPA, CFA, or MBA qualifications, preferably with public accounting experience. The position demands excellent communication, supervisory, and customer service skills, enabling effective multitasking and performance under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Accounting Operations Manager Resume
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Management
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
- ERP Software Proficiency
- Taxation Knowledge
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Decision Making
- Strategic Thinking
- Teamwork
- Integrity
Summary of Accounting Operations Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BS in Accounting with 4 Years of Experience
- Experience in other accounting operations functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit management, and vendor data management
- Proven management skills and experience building and leading a team
- Proven ability to attract, build and retain a high-performance team
- Understanding of 2-, 3- and 4-way match between PO, invoice, receipt, and quality
- Experience with Solid foundation of the end-to-end procurement process
- Knowledge of ERP system(s)
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task efficiently and help the remote team prioritize
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel skills
- Experience with in-depth knowledge of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
2. BA in Business Administration with 3 Years of Experience
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Highly developed analytical, financial modeling and reporting skills.
- Ability to work with advanced spreadsheets, general ledger accounting systems, and other general technology such as report writers and budget software.
- Knowledge of ad-hoc financial reporting tools
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work autonomously with little instruction
- Ability to work with advanced spreadsheets and general ledger accounting systems.
- CPA, CFA, MBA and/or public accounting experience
3. BS in Finance with 5 Years of Experience
- Knowledge of building operations, profit and loss, work costing functions, and RFP/bid purchasing procedures.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process flow experience.
- Ability to develop exception and tracking reports.
- Ability to evaluate and monitor standard operating procedures.
- Basic understanding of business management/operational principles and practices.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software with above-average knowledge and experience with Excel.
- Experience with accounting software.
- Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects, while effectively operating in a fast-paced growing organization.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships.
- Experience implementing and configuring accounting and PSA systems
- Ability to exhibit entrepreneurship, and embrace critical questioning, innovation, service, and continuous improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills