A Day In The Life Of An Accounting Operations Manager At A Liability Insurer
A day for this accounting operations manager involves a crucial "planning session" to prioritize tasks based on deadlines and stakeholder impact, mastering "time management and balancing that time" to juggle self-sufficient work with collaborative communication while also adapting to the frequent "ad hoc tasks" that demand flexibility.
Prioritization, Communication, Time Management, Problem-Solving, Adaptability
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Jared Dodson
Accounting Operations Manager
Liability Insurance Provider
Missouri Southern State University
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Accounting
Insurance
Finance
Honors Student, Took Out Loans, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Prioritization and Time Management: The interviewee emphasizes the importance of prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and impact, highlighting the constant need for time management and juggling multiple responsibilities.
2. Communication and Collaboration: A significant portion of the day involves communication and collaboration with others. The interviewee describes sending emails, waiting for responses, and coordinating with colleagues to complete tasks effectively.
3. Flexibility and Adaptability: Unexpected tasks and requests are common. The ability to adapt and incorporate these ad-hoc requests into a busy schedule is crucial for success in this role.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of an accounting operations manager look like?
I pretty much always start the day with a little planning session. I need to look at what happened the prior day and what I need to focus on immediately today. I also update plans for the rest of the week and month.
This planning builds the dynamic of what's going to happen next. I tend to base priorities on a combination of deadlines and the overall impact to the company and its stakeholders.
If people high up need information for an afternoon meeting, I have to get it to them. Even if it means missing a soft deadline on something else, I'll communicate the delay to the other person. Then, I'll handle the higher priority.
There's a bit of juggling and prioritizing that comes into play. Time management is very crucial in this job when it comes to deadlines and the people involved. It is a juggling act.
Once I see the priorities, I can start focusing on what requires communication and collaboration versus what's doable by myself. I separate these so I can send out communications immediately, giving people time to respond.
In the meantime, while waiting for responses, I can focus on tasks I can do alone. It's really about time management and balancing that time. You don't want to waste half an hour waiting for emails; you have to utilize every minute of the day.
I juggle things like that throughout the day. Ad hoc tasks come up almost every single day. You have to be flexible and prepared for the unexpected.
Someone will always need your help, and it will be an emergency to them. You'll have to find a way to balance that and incorporate it into your busy schedule.
A typical day is a balance of time management, communication, and completing tasks, trying to get it all done as quickly as possible.
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