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Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

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Currently Employed: 8,217

Yearly Projected Openings: 190

Typical Hourly Wage: $53.57 - $73.39

Typical Annual Salary: $111,400 - $152,600

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: More than 5 years

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: None

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typical job duties

  • Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
  • Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
  • Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
  • Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
  • Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
  • Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
  • Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
  • Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and nonorganizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.

tools & technology


Tools:
  • Desktop computers
  • Notebook computers
  • Personal computers
  • Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
  • Tablet computers

Technology:
  • Accounting software
  • Data base user interface and query software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Financial analysis software
  • Spreadsheet software