Assistant Director of Accounting

Education, Department of; United States; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Georgia Department of Education is seeking an Assistant Director of Accounting to oversee daily Finance and Business Operations accounting processes, including cash flow, revenue, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Under limited supervision, you will support the Director of Accounting with division management, financial reporting, policies, and GAAP compliance.

You will collaborate with agency leadership and federal partners on special projects and drive improvements across

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and five years of professional accounting experience, including three years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with Workday and governmental accounting standards is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills including PivotTables and VLOOKUP are desirable.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily Finance and Business Operations accounting processes (Cash, Revenue, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable).
• Support the Director of Accounting with division management, financial reporting, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, governmental accounting standards, and federal requirements.
• Collaborate with agency leadership and external partners on special projects and audits.

Kenntnisse

Workday

GAAP knowledge

Cash management

Financial reporting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUP

Jobbeschreibung

Explore 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!

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:

• 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.

State Overview

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.