Assistant Director of Accounting

Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Education is seeking an Assistant Director of Accounting in Atlanta. The role oversees daily Finance and Business Operations accounting processes, including cash, revenue, accounts payable and accounts receivable, under limited supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting the Director of Accounting with division management, financial reporting, accounting policies, and compliance with GAAP and federal requirements, while coordinating with agency leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with 5+ years of professional accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• MBA, CPA, or Governmental Accounting Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Workday software and GAAP standards.
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, AP, AR, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Finance and Business Operations accounting processes (Cash, Revenue, AP, AR).
• Assist the Director of Accounting with division management and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with agency leadership and external partners on special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA

CPA

Governmental Accounting Certification

Tools

Workday

Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP)

Job description

Assistant Director of Accounting# Team Georgia Careers## Assistant Director of AccountingApply: Atlanta: Full time: Posted Today: JR0000007511Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! **Job Title:**Assistant Director of Accounting**Agency:**Department of Education**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000007511**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE**Job Description:**The Georgia Department of Education is hiring for an Assistant Director of Accounting to manage daily Finance and Business Operations accounting processes, including Cash, Revenue, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable. Under limited supervision, this position assists the Director of Accounting with division management, financial reporting, accounting policies and procedures, and compliance with GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and federal requirements. The position also works closely with agency leadership and local, state, and federal partners and assists with special projects and other duties as assigned. **Preferred Qualifications**Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:* Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Governmental Accounting Certification.* Strong knowledge of Workday software.* Strong knowledge of accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries.* Strong knowledge of SAO business processes, accounting policies, and the State Chart of Accounts.* Experience with the financial and single audit process.* Experience with the Budgetary Compliance Report (BCR) and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).* Working knowledge of governmental accounting standards.* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.* Effective written and verbal communication skills.**Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree in accounting and five (5) years of professional accounting job-related experience, which includes three (3) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr, Accounting (FIM012) or position equivalent.**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.