Accounting Director

Georgia Department of Revenue; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 69.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The State of Georgia invites applications for an Accounting Director at a technical college. The role directs accounting operations, GAAP/compliance, budgeting, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal integrity across departments.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration or a related field with three years of full-time experience; a Master's degree is preferred with five years of related experience. Salary stated at $80,000-$85,000 with competitive benefits.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years full-time work experience.
• Master's degree in accounting preferred with five (5) years work-related experience.

Aufgaben

• Manages and develops a comprehensive accounting program following GAAP and statutory rules.
• Analyzes financial statistics to identify trends impacting the college's fiscal position.
• Supervises personnel in financial and accounting operations.
• Prepares financial reports in standard and specialized formats.
• Maintains internal control structures to preserve fiscal integrity.

Kenntnisse

GAAP knowledge

Governmental accounting

Financial reporting

Decision making

Problem solving

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration or related field

Master's degree in accounting (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

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Job Title:

Accounting Director

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002533

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$80,000 - $85,000

Job Description:

The Accounting Director is responsible for the administration, development and implementation of initiatives, supervision of employees, management of the operating budget, and manages the comprehensive accounting and financial activity for a technical college.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manages and develops a comprehensive accounting program, which integrates Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards, statutory accounting requirements, and departmental fiscal policies and procedures;
• Analyzes financial statistics and other accounting data to identify trends impacting fiscal position of the technical college;
• Supervises subordinate employees involving financial and accounting operations;
• Reviews and analyzes general ledger accounts accurately for fiscal integrity as well as compliance with applicable principles, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures;
• Prepares or directs the preparation of financial reports in both standard and specialized formats;
• Correctly identifies discrepancies in financial records and takes appropriate corrective action(s) to amend identified variances;
• Represents the financial interests of the technical college in accounting related interactions with other parties such as banks, vendors, auditors, and external customers;
• Correctly applies principles in analyzing accounting and fiscal situations to ensure integrity of the fiscal operations;
• Submits financial reports as requested in a timely manner;
• Develops and maintains effective internal control structures that preserve the integrity of the financial records;
• Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual and department procedures;
• Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the program;
• Maintains knowledge of assigned program area and gives updates to management on services, operations, and projects;
• Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information;
• Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and makes adjustments as needed;
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of accounting principles to include GAP, Governmental Accounting Standards, and statutory regulations
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Oral and written communication skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Decision making and problem-solving skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in accounting, public administration or a closely related field and three (3) years full-time work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in accounting and five (5) years work-related experience.
NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

SALARY: $80,000-$85,000.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in accounting, public administration or a closely related field *and* Three (3) years full-time work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.