Accounting Director

Georgia Piedmont Technical College; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid state holidays

Annual and sick leave

Pension and medical benefits

Flexible Benefits Program

Job summary

Georgia Piedmont Technical College seeks an Accounting Director to lead the comprehensive accounting program, ensuring GAAP, GASB, statutory compliance and integrated policies across the department.

The role will supervise staff, analyze financial data, prepare reports and coordinate with banks, vendors and auditors to maintain fiscal integrity. This is a full-time, in-person role located in Clarkston, GA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, public administration or a closely related field and three (3) years full-time work experience.
• Master’s degree in accounting and five (5) years work-related experience preferred.
• Salary range: $80,000-$85,000; actual salary determined by education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages and develops a comprehensive accounting program in line with GAAP, GASB, statutory requirements and departmental policies.
• Analyzes financial statistics and data to identify trends impacting the college’s fiscal position.
• Supervises subordinate employees involved in financial and accounting operations.
• Reviews and analyzes general ledger accounts for fiscal integrity and compliance with standards and procedures.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of financial reports in standard and specialized formats.
• Identifies discrepancies in financial records and takes corrective action.
• Represents the college in accounting-related interactions with banks, vendors, auditors, and external customers.
• Applies accounting principles to ensure integrity of fiscal operations and timely reporting.
• Develops and maintains internal control structures and monitors staff compliance with policy manuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting software

Communication skills

Interpersonal relations

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Master’s degree in accounting

Tools

Accounting software systems

Job description

Overview

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.

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000; actual salary is determined based on education, experience and other qualifications.

This is a full-time position with paid state holidays; accrued annual and sick leave; pension and medical benefits; and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

Pay

$80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person