Accounting Coordinator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Accounting Coordinator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Working with other members of the accounting department to compile, analyze, and report financial data.
  • Making journal or ledger entries.
  • Using bookkeeping software and entering information into company files or databases, ensuring that all financial records are complete and accurate.
  • Ensuring that company bills are paid and debts are collected.
  • Implementing and enforcing financial and inventory controls.
  • Staying current on company, local, state, and federal financial regulations and policies.
  • Preparing weekly, monthly, and yearly financial reports and budgets.
  • Assisting with tax preparation, audits, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Act as a point of contact between internal departments and accounting, serving as a liaison between accounting and external parties, including clients, suppliers, and lenders.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Accounting Coordinator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Accounting Coordinator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.